Product Description

ProductSilver cyanide
CAS506-64-9
FormulaCAgN
Synonymai3-28748, cyanured’argent, cyanured’argent(french), kyanidstribrny, kyanidstribrny(czech), rcrawastenumberp104, silver(1+)cyanide, silvercyanide(ag(cn)), Silver cyanide

Typical Product Specifications

Density3,95 g/cm3
SensitiveLight Sensitive
Merck14,8512
Molecular weight133.89
EINECS208-048-6
Water solubilityinsoluble
Refractive Index1.685
Melting Point300 °C
StabilityMay decompose in light. Incompatible with strong acids, ammonia, hydrogen peroxide. Forms an explosive mixture with fluorine.
NotesSilver cyanide uses and applications include: For silverplating; formerly used for extemporaneous preparation of dil. hydrocyanic acid by treatment with hydrochloric acid Suggested storage of Silver cyanide: Store refrigerated; keep tightly closed
ClassSpecialty Chemicals
FunctionAcid
IndustryPlating, Organics
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