Identification

Description


Numéro UN : UN1575

Formule moléculaire brute : C2CaN2

Principaux synonymes

Noms français :

  • Cyanure de calcium
  • CYANURE NOIR

Noms anglais :

  • BLACK CYANIDE
  • Calcium cyanide
  • Cyanide salts [592-01-8]
Utilisation et sources d'émission 1 2

Le cyanure de calcium est utilisé dans de nombreuses applications, notamment:

• dans l'extraction et le raffinement du cuivre et de l'or
• comme stabilisant pour le ciment
• dans la manufacture d'acier inoxydable
• comme fumigant

Références

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