- Cyanide - Wikipedia
Hydrogen cyanide, or H−C≡N, is a highly volatile toxic liquid that is produced on a large scale industrially It is obtained by acidification of cyanide salts
- Cyanide Poisoning: Symptoms, Treatment, Complications, and More
Cyanide can refer to any chemical that contains a carbon-nitrogen (CN) bond Here’s how to identify the symptoms of poisoning, who’s at risk, and more
- The Chemistry of Cyanide Poisoning and Why it Kills - ThoughtCo
What Is Cyanide? The term "cyanide" refers to any chemical containing a carbon-nitrogen (CN) bond Many substances contain cyanide, but not all of them are deadly poisons
- Cyanide | Definition, Uses, Effects | Britannica
cyanide, any compound containing the monovalent combining group CN In inorganic cyanides, such as sodium cyanide (NaCN), this group is present as the negatively charged cyanide ion; these compounds, which are regarded as salts of hydrocyanic acid, are highly toxic
- Cyanide | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Cyanide is a fast acting and potentially deadly chemical that affects the body's ability to use oxygen It comes from natural substances in some foods and in certain plants, including the pits and seeds of some common fruits Cyanide is sometimes described as having a "bitter almond" smell
- Cyanide Compounds
Cyanide is extremely toxic to humans Chronic (long-term) inhalation exposure of humans to cyanide results primarily in effects on the central nervous system (CNS) Other effects in humans include cardiovascular and respiratory effects, an enlarged thyroid gland, and irritation to the eyes and skin
- Cyanide Toxicity - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Cyanide toxicity is a rare but often fatal poisoning that occurs through ingestion, inhalation, dermal absorption, or injection Historically, cyanide toxicity has been used in mass suicides, individual murders, and chemical warfare
- Cyanide | ToxFAQs™ | ATSDR - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Cyanide is a very poisonous chemical Exposure to high levels of cyanide harms the brain and heart, and may cause coma and death Exposure to lower levels may result in breathing difficulties, heart pains, vomiting, blood changes, headaches, and enlargement of the thyroid gland Cyanide has been found in at least 415 of the 1,430 National Priorities List sites identified by the Environmental
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