natriumcyanide
Natriumcyanide, also called sodium cyanide, is the chemical compound NaCN. It is a white, odorless crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water and hygroscopic. It functions as a source of cyanide in many industrial processes and is regarded as a highly toxic substance.
Production and chemistry: Sodium cyanide is typically produced by absorbing hydrogen cyanide into a sodium hydroxide
Applications: The largest single use is cyanide leaching in gold mining and precious metal extraction, where
Safety, regulation, and environment: Sodium cyanide is extremely toxic; exposure can cause rapid onset of cyanide