Application
Potassium cyanide has been used:in the reduction of cassiterite for Sn isotope analysisgold microelectrode fabricationto prepare the calibration curve for colorimetric determination of hydrocyanic acid (HCN) levels in Sorghum and Sudangrass species
Biochem/physiol Actions
Potassium cyanide (KCN) is useful in dyeing, printing, photography, metal cleaning, and manufacturing. It is considered a reversible cytochrome oxidase inhibitor that blocks cellular respiration. KCN is poisonous when inhaled or ingested.
General description
Potassium cyanide, a potassium salt, is a colorless hygroscopic compound.
Packaging
1 kg in poly bottle
100, 250 g in poly bottle
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