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It is used in gold mining for extraction of gold from ore, in steel cyanation, in electroplating, hydrometallurgy of precious metals, in floatation processes and for beneficiation of metallic ores |
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Sodium cyanide is a poisonous compound with the formula NaCN. It is a white, water-soluble solid. Cyanide has a high affinity for metals, which leads to the high toxicity of this salt. Its main application, in gold mining, also exploits its high reactivity toward metals. It is a moderately strong base. |
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Jun 12, 2022 |
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Jun 12, 2022 |
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Chemicals |