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What is HCN?
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Molecular HCN


Hydrogen cyanide is ...


  • a colorless or pale-blue liquid or gas
  • highly toxic
  • used in metallurgical and photographic processes and to produce cyanuric acid
  • an intermediate for methyl methacrylate, sodium cyanide, chelating agents and a raw material for nitriloacids
  • a versatile and chemical commonly used in many manufacturing processes