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Andrussow process
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The Andrussow process is the dominant industrial process for the production of hydrogen cyanide.[1] It involves the reaction of methane, ammonia, and oxygen. The process is catalyzed by a platinum-rhodium alloy.[2]
- 2 CH4 + 2 NH3 + 3 O2 → 2 HCN + 6 H2O
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Hydrogen cyanide is highly valued for the production or acrylonitrile and adiponitrile, as well as alkali metal salts such as potassium cyanide.[1]