Sodium Cyanide

Characteristics:
Fraction of total mass of sodium cyanide, % typical 98,0
Fraction of total mass of sodium cyanide, % min 97,0
Fraction of total mass of caustic soda, % max 0,7
Fraction of total mass of sodium carbonate, % max 0,3
Fraction of total mass of iron, % max 0,001
Fraction of total mass of heavy metals of sulfur hydrogen group none
Density, kg/dm3 1,596
Bulk density, kg/liter 0,850
Product Name: Sodium Cyanide
CAS#: 143-33-9
Chemical Name: Sodium Cyanide
Chemical Formula: NaCN
Physical state and appearance: Solid. (Granular solid. Flakes solid.)
Odor:
Faint almond-like odor. Odorless when perfectly dry. Emits odor of hydrogen cyanide when
damp.
Taste: Not available.
Molecular Weight: 49.01 g/mole
Color: White.
pH (1% soln/water): Not available.
Boiling Point: 1496°C (2724.8°F)
Melting Point: 563°C (1045.4°F)
Critical Temperature: Not available.
Specific Gravity: 1.595 (Water = 1)
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor Density: Vapor Density of Hydrogen Cyanide gas: 0.941
Volatility: Not available.
Odor Threshold: Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.: Not available.
Ionicity (in Water): Not available.
Dispersion Properties: See solubility in water.
Solubility:
Soluble in cold water. Slightly soluble in Ethanol