Sodium Cyanide

Sodium Cyanide Sodium cyanide (NaCN) is a highly soluble, a white odourless crystalline soluble poisonous compound with an odour of hydrogen cyanide when damp. It is an inorganic compound with the formula NaCN. Its main application, in gold mining, also exploits its high reactivity toward metals. When treated with acid, it forms the toxic gas hydrogen cyanide: NaCN + H2SO4 â?? HCN + NaHSO4 Sodium cyanide is a dry, solid, non volatile product. Although highly toxic, it is a low hazard chemical, easy to transport and use safely. Whether in a dry or solution form, with proper transport, handling and disposal measures, cyanide can be a safe effective asset to a variety of industries and consumers.