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Sodium Cyanide

Inorganic cyanide

Overview

Made from HCN + NaOH.

Formula
NaCN
CAS
143-33-9
HS Code
2837.11
Category
Inorganic cyanide
Major Origin Countries
USAGermanyAustraliaSouth Korea
Key Uses & Applications
  • Gold & silver leaching (mining)
  • Electroplating
  • Chemical synthesis (nitriles)
Major Global Suppliers
Safety & Handling
Acutely toxic; tightly controlled.