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VWR Potassium cyanide 96,0, AnalaR NORMAPUR® ACS
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Specifications:
| Application | Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Storage Temperature | Ambient | ||
| Product Type | Laboratory Chemical | Forms | Powder |
| Product Brand | VWR | ||
| Product Grade | Analytical grade | Formula | KCN |
VWR Potassium Cyanide is a highly reactive, high-purity compound (≥96.0%) produced to AnalaR NORMAPUR® and ACS analytical reagent standards. Supplied as a white crystalline powder, it is used in gold and silver extraction, electroplating, organic synthesis, and laboratory analytical procedures. Due to its toxicity, it must be handled with the highest safety precautions in well-controlled environments.
Key Features and Benefits
- High assay (≥96.0%) with strict control of impurities
- Manufactured under ACS and AnalaR NORMAPUR® reagent specifications
- Supplied in sealed, stable containers to ensure safety and integrity
- Suitable for high-purity applications in metallurgy, chemical synthesis, and analytical chemistry
- Comprehensive trace metal and contaminant limits ensure reliability in sensitive protocols
Applications
- Electroplating of precious metals (e.g., gold and silver)
- Extractive metallurgy for gold/silver refining
- Organic synthesis involving nitrile and amine intermediates
- Laboratory testing involving cyanide titration and speciation
- Complexometric reactions in inorganic analysis
Technical Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Assay | ≥ 96.0% |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder or crystals |
| Chloride (Cl) | ≤ 0.5% |
| Sulfate (SO₄) | ≤ 0.04% |
| Sulfide (S) | ≤ 0.003% |
| Phosphate (PO₄) | ≤ 0.005% |
| Thiocyanate (SCN⁻) | Passes test (limit ≈ 0.02%) |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤ 0.03% |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 0.0002% |
| Sodium (Na) | ≤ 0.5% |
| CAS Number | 151-50-8 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00011397 |
| Molecular Formula | KCN |
| Molecular Weight | 65.12 g/mol |
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| EINECS Number | 205-792-3 |
| UN Number | 1680 |
| ADR Classification | Class 6.1 (Toxic), Packing Group I |
| GHS Classification | GHS05 (Corrosive), GHS06 (Toxic), GHS08 (Health Hazard), GHS09 (Environmental Hazard) |
Packaging Information
| Catalog Number | Pack Type | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 26803.180 | Plastic bottle | 100 g |
| 26803.230 | Plastic bottle | 250 g |
| 26803.290 | Plastic bottle | 1 kg |
VWR Potassium Cyanide, AnalaR NORMAPUR® ACS grade, is a critical high-purity reagent used in advanced chemical, metallurgical, and analytical applications. Its stringent impurity control and adherence to ACS standards ensure dependable performance in sensitive and high-risk environments. This product must only be used by trained professionals under appropriate safety controls and regulatory compliance.
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