Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance: Solid. (Granular solid. Flakes solid.)
Odor:
Faint almond-like odor. Odorless when perfectly dry. Emits odor of hydrogen cyanide when damp.
Taste: Not available.
Molecular Weight: 49.01 g/mole
Color: White.
pH (1% soln/water): Not available.
Boiling Point: 1496°C (2724.8°F)
Melting Point: 563°C (1045.4°F)
Critical Temperature: Not available.
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Specific Gravity: 1.595 (Water = 1)
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor Density: Vapor Density of Hydrogen Cyanide gas: 0.941
Volatility: Not available.
Odor Threshold: Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.: Not available.
Ionicity (in Water): Not available.
Dispersion Properties: See solubility in water.
Solubility:
Soluble in cold water. Slightly soluble in Ethanol