Description

Calcium Cyanide is an inorganic salt with the chemical formula Ca(CN)₂, widely recognized for its role in specialized industrial processes. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to generate hydrogen cyanide gas, a critical reagent in metal extraction and pest control. This product is essential for operations in the mining, metallurgical, and fumigation industries, where precise and reliable chemical sourcing is paramount for operational success and safety.

Application

• Gold and Silver Ore Extraction: A key lixiviant in the cyanidation process for leaching precious metals from ores.
• Fumigant for Pest Control: Used in agricultural and structural fumigation to control rodents, insects, and other pests in enclosed spaces like warehouses, ships, and greenhouses.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a source of cyanide ions for the production of other cyanide compounds and complex chemicals.
• Metal Hardening and Case Hardening: Employed in certain metallurgical surface treatment processes.
• Laboratory Reagent: Utilized in analytical chemistry and research applications requiring a solid cyanide source.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calcium Cyanide
CAS No.	592-01-8
Molecular Formula	Ca(CN)₂
Molecular Weight	92.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Calcium dicyanide; Cyanogas; Black Cyanide; Calcyanide; Cyanide of calcium; Calcyan; Calcium cyanide (Ca(CN)₂)
EINECS	209-740-0

Quality Control

Our Calcium Cyanide is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. The product undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, moisture content, and impurity profile analysis, to meet the demanding specifications of industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as acids, strong alkalis, and fluorides. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and decomposition. Store at controlled room temperature.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to gray powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Ca(CN)₂)	Min. 40% - 50% (Technical Grade)
Moisture Content	Contact for details
Water-Insoluble Matter	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.