Copper Cyanide, Cuprous Cyanide, Cyanure de Cuivre , Kupfercyanid, 544-92-3

Copper Cyanide, Cuprous Cyanide, Cyanure de Cuivre , Kupfercyanid, 544-92-3

Copper Cyanide (CuCN) is an inorganic compound with significant industrial uses. Here's a detailed overview:

Physical and Chemical Properties:

• Appearance: Off-white or greenish solid.

• Molecular Weight: 89.56 g/mol

• Melting Point: Approximately 474°C

• Solubility: Insoluble in water but soluble in cyanide solutions.

• CAS Number: 544-92-3

Applications:

1. Electroplating: Widely used for copper plating processes.

2. Catalyst: Acts as a catalyst in various chemical reactions.

3. Organic Synthesis: Used in the preparation of nitrile compounds.

4. Marine Coatings: Used as an insecticide, fungicide, and biocide.

Safety and Environmental Impact:

• Toxicity: Highly toxic and should be handled with care.

• Environmental Risk

Other names and common names for Copper Cyanide 

Other Names:

• Copper(I) Cyanide

• Cuprous Cyanide

• Cyanocopper

• Cyanure de Cuivre (French)

• Kupfercyanid (German)

Common Names:

• Cyanide of Copper

• Copper Plating Powder (refers to its application in electroplating)

• White Copper Compound (based on its appearance)