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sodium cyanide [′sōd·ē·əm ′sī·ə‚nīd] (inorganic chemistry) NaCN A poisonous, water-soluble, white powder melting at 563°C; decomposes rapidly when standing; used to manufacture pigments, in heat treatment of metals, and as a silver- and gold-ore extractant. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| 8 billion won (2005) Head office: 154 Bugok-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan, Korea Main products: AN, acrylamide, sodium cyanide, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) AN production lines: 70,000 ton/year line converted to propane process 230,000 ton/year line And the leftover waste or "runoff" often contains toxins like mercury and sodium cyanide that can contaminate water sources. The rocket was on property from which more than two pounds of sodium cyanide and other chemicals were stolen, deputies said. |
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