Reagent Sodium Cyanide
Item Name Code (INC) 12522
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Excludes SODIUM CYANIDE, ACS.
Additional Information for Reagent Sodium Cyanide
Reagent sodium cyanide, also known as sodium cyanide, is a highly toxic and highly reactive chemical compound. It is commonly used in various industrial processes, such as gold mining, electroplating, and chemical synthesis.
Sodium cyanide is a white, crystalline solid that is soluble in water. It is composed of sodium cations (Na+) and cyanide anions (CN-). The cyanide ion is highly toxic and can be lethal even in small amounts.
In gold mining, sodium cyanide is used to dissolve and separate gold from its ores. It forms a soluble complex with gold, allowing it to be extracted from the ore. However, the use of sodium cyanide in gold mining has raised environmental concerns due to its toxicity and potential for environmental contamination.
In electroplating, sodium cyanide is used as a source of cyanide ions, which help to facilitate the deposition of metal coatings onto surfaces. It is commonly used in the electroplating of silver, gold, and other metals.
Sodium cyanide is also used in chemical synthesis, particularly in the production of various organic compounds. It can act as a nucleophile, reacting with electrophiles to form new carbon-carbon or carbon-nitrogen bonds.
Due to its toxicity, sodium cyanide should be handled with extreme caution. It can be absorbed through the skin, inhaled as a gas, or ingested, leading to severe health effects or even death. Proper safety precautions, such as wearing protective clothing and using appropriate ventilation, should be followed when working with sodium cyanide.
Related Item Names for INC 12522 Reagent Sodium Cyanide
NATO Stock Numbers with Item Name 12522 Reagent Sodium Cyanide Page 1 of 1
- 469
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 4
- 141652.1209
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
- 106437.1000
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3