Potassium Cyanide

Description

• Formula: KCN (CAS: 151-50-8)
• Appearance: White crystalline mass or amorphous lump Solubility: Highly soluble in water (
  
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• Extreme Toxicity: Highly toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; a taste is potentially lethal.
• Reactivity: Water-reactive and decomposes upon contact with water, humidity, and acids, releasing highly toxic and flammable hydrogen cyanide gas.
• Applications: Used in industrial mining, metal plating, organic synthesis, and chemical analysis.
• Mechanism: Inhibits cellular respiration by binding to cytochrome oxidase. 

• Storage: This substance must be stored in a dry, tightly closed container within a cool, well-ventilated area, strictly separated from acids and water sources.
• Professional Handling: Handling requires specialized personal protective equipment (PPE), such as self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical-resistant clothing, to prevent inhalation or dermal exposure.
• Regulatory Compliance: Use and possession of this compound are strictly regulated by law due to its extreme toxicity. It should only be handled by trained professionals in controlled industrial or laboratory settings.