Potassium Cyanide Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- KCN
- Cyanide of Potassium
- Kalium Cyanide
Potassium cyanide is an inorganic cyanide salt used by industrial and laboratory buyers where KCN is specified. ChemTrade handles potassium cyanide enquiries in Malaysia on a quotation basis, with the required grade, specification and quantity reviewed for each request.
Commercial requirements are commonly described as industrial, electroplating or reagent grade, with the material specified as a white crystalline solid in crystal, granular or powder form. Buyers should state the required assay, impurity limits and particle characteristics rather than rely on a general grade name.
Potassium cyanide is used in cyanide-based electroplating and metal finishing, selected precious-metal recovery and refining, controlled chemical synthesis and analytical laboratory work. It is a different product from sodium cyanide, so the potassium salt should be identified clearly in the purchasing specification.
Send the intended application, required grade or specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation, route and timing are confirmed with the quotation. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
- CAS number
- 151-50-8
- Formula
- KCN
- Grade
- industrial, electroplating, reagent
- Appearance
- white crystalline solid, crystals, granules or powder
Potassium Cyanide grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial grade potassium cyanide | white crystals, granules or powder | — | General industrial chemical processing and selected precious-metal recovery or refining applications where KCN is named in the process specification. State the required assay, impurity limits and particle form with the enquiry. | confirmed with the quotation |
| Electroplating grade potassium cyanide | white crystalline solid or granules | — | Cyanide-based electroplating and metal-finishing systems that specifically require potassium cyanide for precious-metal or other specified plating chemistry. Send the relevant purchasing specification for grade matching. | confirmed with the quotation |
| Reagent grade potassium cyanide | white crystalline powder or crystals | — | Analytical work and controlled chemical synthesis requiring a defined purity and impurity profile. Quote against the written laboratory or process specification rather than a general reagent-grade description. | confirmed with the quotation |
How to buy potassium cyanide from ChemTrade
Request a quote for potassium cyanide
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white crystalline solid, crystals, granules or powder | — |
| Solubility | soluble in water | — |
| Chemical formula | KCN | — |
| CAS number | 151-50-8 | — |
| Grade and assay | confirmed against the buyer's specification | — |
Potassium Cyanide applications
Safety and handling
- Classification
- acute toxicity
Potassium cyanide is highly toxic. Storage and handling requirements should follow the applicable safety data and the user's site procedures. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about potassium cyanide
Which potassium cyanide grade should I request?
Industrial grade covers general process and selected precious-metal uses, electroplating grade should be requested where a metal-finishing system specifies KCN, and reagent grade suits analytical or controlled synthesis work. Send the required assay and impurity limits because grade descriptions can vary.
Is potassium cyanide available as crystals, granules or powder?
Potassium cyanide is commercially specified as a white crystalline solid in crystal, granular or powder form. State the preferred form, particle-size requirement and application so the quotation can identify a suitable grade.
Is potassium cyanide the same as sodium cyanide?
No. Potassium cyanide is KCN and sodium cyanide is NaCN, so they are separate products with different purchasing specifications. Identify the potassium salt clearly when the process or formulation calls for KCN.
What industrial applications use potassium cyanide?
Commercial uses include cyanide-based electroplating and metal finishing, selected precious-metal recovery and refining, chemical synthesis and analytical laboratory work. The intended application should be stated so the grade and specification can be matched correctly.
What information is needed for a potassium cyanide quotation?
Provide the grade, assay or written specification, preferred form, quantity, intended application and delivery location. State any required impurity limits and documentation so these can be addressed in the quotation.
Are packing and documents fixed for every potassium cyanide grade?
No. Packing and available documentation can differ by grade and source. State the required pack format and documentation with the enquiry, and the applicable options will be confirmed with the quotation.