Difference between revisions of "Cuprous cyanide"

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copper (I) cyanide; cupricin
 
copper (I) cyanide; cupricin
  
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== Risks ==
  
== Other Properties ==
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* Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. 
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* Contact causes irritation. 
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* Fisher Scientific: [https://fscimage.fishersci.com/msds/11079.htm MSDS]
  
Soluble in ammonia.  Almost insoluble in water, alcohol, cold dilute acids.  Decomposed by concentrated nitric acid
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==Physical and Chemical Properties==
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* Soluble in ammonia.  Almost insoluble in water, alcohol, cold dilute acids.   
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* Decomposed by concentrated nitric acid
  
 
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== Hazards and Safety ==
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==Resources and Citations==
 
 
Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption.  Contact causes irritation. 
 
 
 
Fisher Scientific: [https://fscimage.fishersci.com/msds/11079.htm MSDS]
 
 
 
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
 
  
 
* ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983  Comment: entry 2731
 
* ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983  Comment: entry 2731

Latest revision as of 12:37, 14 July 2022

Description

Toxic white powder or colorless (or green or red) crystals. Cuprous cyanide has been used as an Insecticide, Fungicide, and antifouling agent in marine paints. It has also been used to form synthetic patinas on Copper and Bronze objects.

Synonyms and Related Terms

copper (I) cyanide; cupricin

Risks

  • Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption.
  • Contact causes irritation.
  • Fisher Scientific: MSDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

  • Soluble in ammonia. Almost insoluble in water, alcohol, cold dilute acids.
  • Decomposed by concentrated nitric acid
Composition CuCN
CAS 544-92-3
Melting Point 474 C
Density 2.92 g/ml
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 89.56

Resources and Citations

  • The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 2731