Sodium Cyanide

Synonym(s)

: Cyanide salt, kyanide sodny, hydrocyanic acid; sodium salt

Mol. Formula

: NaCN

EC / List no.

: 205-599-4

CAS no.

: 143-33-9

Molecular weight

: 49,007

Sodium cyanide is a salt of cyanide containing equal numbers of sodium cations and cyanide anions. It has a role as an EC 1.15.1.1 (superoxide dismutase) inhibitor. Cyanide salt is a one-carbon compound and sodium salt.

Application

» Used in intermediates, coating agents and surface treatment agents, processing aids, solid release agents.
» Used as flotation reagent.

Product Specifications

Physical and Chemical Properties
» Sodium cyanide appears as a white crystalline solid or powder.
» Odorless.

Properties

Characteristics	Unit	Value	Condition
Melting point	°C	561.7
Boiling point	°C	1500
Density	g/ cm³	1.595	20 °C
Solubility	g/L	370	20 °C, soluble with water
Vapor pressure	hPa	1	800 °C
LogP		-0.25	20 °C
Corrosivity		Corrosive on aluminum
Refractive index		1.452