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Chemical compound From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cesium cyanide (chemical formula: CsCN) is the cesium salt of hydrogen cyanide. It is a white solid, easily soluble in water, with a smell reminiscent of bitter almonds, and with crystals similar in appearance to sugar. Caesium cyanide has chemical properties similar to potassium cyanide and is very toxic.
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IUPAC name
Cesium cyanide | |||
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CCsN | |||
Molar mass | 158.923 g·mol−1 | ||
Appearance | White solid | ||
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Extremely toxic | ||
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LD50 (median dose) |
5 mg/kg[1] | ||
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Other cations |
Lithium cyanide Sodium cyanide Potassium cyanide Rubidium cyanide Ammonium cyanide | ||
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Hydrogen cyanide reacts with cesium hydroxide giving cesium cyanide and water:[2]
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