Potassium Cyanide

KCN

IUPAC: Potassium cyanide

CAS: 151-50-8

Tổng quan

Potassium cyanide is an extremely toxic salt that has been used in gold mining, electroplating, and organic synthesis. It is lethal in milligram doses.

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070
Potassium K 1 39,0980

Thành phần nguyên tố

Công dụng

  • Gold extraction
  • Electroplating
  • Organic synthesis
  • Photography

Sự thật thú vị

  • Has been used in gold mining since the 1880s, extracting gold from low-grade ores

An toàn

  • ⚠ Extremely toxic
  • ⚠ Lethal dose ~200 mg
  • ⚠ Releases HCN with acid

Structure

SMILES

[C-]#N.[K+]

Tính chất

Loại
inorganic
Trạng thái
solid
Khối lượng mol
65,12 g/mol
Mật độ
1,5200 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy
634,0 °C
Điểm sôi
1625,0 °C
Độ hòa tan
716 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
64,9668
TPSA
23,8 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
3
Complexity
12,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Potassium Cyanide?
Potassium Cyanide (KCN) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Potassium cyanide.
What is the molecular weight of Potassium Cyanide?
Potassium Cyanide has a molar mass of 65.12 g/mol.
What state is Potassium Cyanide at room temperature?
Potassium Cyanide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Potassium Cyanide organic or inorganic?
Potassium Cyanide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Potassium Cyanide?
Potassium Cyanide (KCN) is composed of Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Potassium (K).