Sodium Cyanide

Sodium Cyanide – General Introduction

 

Chemical Appearance:

Sodium cyanide presents as a white, crystalline powder or solid substance.

 

Applications:

Sodium cyanide is extensively utilized in various industries:

 

– Gold Mining:

It plays a pivotal role in gold extraction from ores, serving as a primary reagent in the cyanidation process.

– Chemical Industry:

Widely used in chemical synthesis, particularly in the production of organic compounds and pharmaceuticals.

– Metal Processing:

Applied in metal processing, such as electroplating, to enhance metal coating adhesion.

– Photography (Historical):

Historically, it found application in photography for developing and fixing solutions.

– Efficiency in Gold Extraction:

Sodium cyanide remains the most efficient method for gold extraction, commonly employed in the leaching process across contemporary gold mining operations.

 

Safety Precautions:

Due to its high toxicity, handling sodium cyanide demands stringent safety measures and adherence to safety protocols.

 

Environmental Impact:

Proper disposal and management are critical to prevent environmental contamination and minimize potential harm associated with the use of sodium cyanide.

 

 Specification

Test Item	Standard Specification
Purity (NaCN)	98% Min
Sodium Hydroxide(NaOH)	0.5% Max
Sodium Carbonate(Na 2CO 3)	0.5% Max
Moisture(H2 O)	0.5% Max
Appearance / Form	Briquette