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Gold & Silver Extraction
Sodium Cyanide (NaCN)
CAS 143-33-9
Extreme HazardMining
Technical Specifications
| Form | Solid White Briquettes or Pearls |
|---|---|
| Content | ≥98% Active NaCN |
| CAS Number | 143-33-9 |
| Molecular Weight | 49.007 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 563.7 °C |
Applications
- Cyanidation process in gold mining
Technical Note
Essential reagent for heap leach and carbon-in-pulp (CIP) gold extraction circuits.
Safety Warning
FATAL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. Contact with acids releases highly toxic Hydrogen Cyanide gas. Must be stored in a dry, locked, and well-ventilated area away from acids.
Logistics & Storage
Strictly regulated. Transported in "Cyanide-Safe" steel drums or intermediate bulk containers (IBCs).
