Cyanides

  • Jame W. Moore
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Abstract

Cyanides are a group of inorganic and organic compounds that contain the cyano (CN) as an integral part of their structure. They exist in numerous forms, many with remarkably different environmental fate and toxicity. Some cyanides are highly reactive and exist only rarely in nature whereas others are moderately persistent and form inorganic complexes with metals.

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Environmental Protection Agency Potassium Cyanide Hydrogen Cyanide Cyanogenic Glycoside Sodium Cyanide 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Jame W. Moore
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  1. 1.AlbertaCanada

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