Sodium Cyanide

NaCN

IUPAC: Sodium cyanide

CAS: 143-33-9

Tổng quan

Sodium cyanide is the primary reagent for gold extraction in mining, consuming about 90% of global cyanide production.

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070
Sodium Na 1 22,9900

Thành phần nguyên tố

C
24,5%
N
28,6%
Na
46,9%

Công dụng

  • Gold mining (cyanidation)
  • Electroplating
  • Chemical synthesis

Sự thật thú vị

  • About 500,000 tonnes of NaCN are consumed annually by the gold mining industry

An toàn

  • ⚠ Extremely toxic
  • ⚠ Releases HCN with acid

Structure

SMILES

[C-]#N.[Na+]

Tính chất

Loại
inorganic
Trạng thái
solid
Khối lượng mol
49,01 g/mol
Mật độ
1,5950 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy
563,7 °C
Điểm sôi
1496,0 °C
Độ hòa tan
580 g/L at 10°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
48,9928
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 Sodium Cyanide?
Sodium Cyanide (NaCN) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Sodium cyanide.
What is the molecular weight of Sodium Cyanide?
Sodium Cyanide has a molar mass of 49.01 g/mol.
What state is Sodium Cyanide at room temperature?
Sodium Cyanide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Sodium Cyanide organic or inorganic?
Sodium Cyanide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Sodium Cyanide?
Sodium Cyanide (NaCN) is composed of Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Sodium (Na).