Potassium argentocyanide
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.007.316 |
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KAg(CN)2 | |
Molar mass | 199.001 g/mol |
Appearance | White crystals |
Density | 2.36 g/cm3 |
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Solubility | Insoluble in acids |
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1.625 |
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Safety data sheet (SDS) | CAMEO Chemicals MSDS |
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Potassium dicyanoaurate |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Potassium argentocyanide is a white solid used in silver plating, as a bactericide, and in the manufacture of antiseptics.
It is manufactured by adding silver chloride to a solution of potassium cyanide.
- AgCl + 2KCN → AgK(CN)2 + KCl