Copper Cyanide is a green powder. Insoluble in water. Toxic by skin absorption, through open wounds, by ingestion, and by inhalation of hydrogen cyanide that arises from slight decomposition. Produces toxic oxides of nitrogen in fires.

DESCRIPTION

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Electroplating: Copper cyanide is used in electroplating copper, iron, silver, brass, and copper-tin alloys. 
• Catalyst: Copper cyanide is used as a catalyst in organic synthesis and polymerization. 
• Reagent: Copper cyanide is used as a reagent in the preparation of nitriles. 
• Dye and pigment production: Copper cyanide is used to make phthalocyanine dyes and pigments. 

Application

USES

• Electroplating: Copper cyanide is used in electroplating copper on iron, as well as other base materials like aluminum, zinc, and nickel alloys. 
• Catalyst: Copper cyanide is used as a catalyst in polymerizations. 
• Reagent: Copper cyanide is used as a reagent in the preparation of nitriles. 
• Insecticide, fungicide, and biocide: Copper cyanide can be used as an insecticide, fungicide, and biocide in marine paints.

Technical Specification

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES