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Cuprous Cyanide
Cuprous Cyanide
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Product description
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Product Overview
Cuprous Cyanide is a professional plating salt supplied by QLQ for zipper, hardware and metal-finishing plants. Standard packing: Standard export packing. Regular supply for customers in Bangladesh, Pakistan, India and other markets, with export-standard packing and documentation.
Product Identity (Encyclopaedia Card)
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical name | Cuprous Cyanide |
| Chemical formula | CuCN |
| CAS number | 544-92-3 |
| Appearance | White to off-white powder |
| Grade / type | Electroplating grade |
| Standard packing | 25-50 kg steel or fibre drum, palletised for export |
What it is and what it does. Cuprous cyanide is the copper source of the cyanide copper bath, used mainly for the strike layer on zinc die castings before bright acid copper or nickel.
- White to off-white powder, practically insoluble in water but soluble in excess sodium cyanide.
- Gives the thin, adherent copper strike that allows subsequent acid copper to be plated on die-cast hardware.
- As a cyanide compound it is toxic and releases hydrogen cyanide if acidified - never store near acids.
Typical Use in a Plating / Finishing Line
| Item | Typical guidance |
|---|---|
| Copper strike bath | 30-60 g/L CuCN with 40-80 g/L NaCN, free cyanide 5-10 g/L |
| Operating temperature | 40-60 C |
| Cathode current density | 1-3 A/dm2 for the strike; higher for the plating bath |
Safety, Handling & Storage
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Hazard classification | Acute toxicity (GHS06) + aquatic hazard — releases hydrogen cyanide with acids |
| Personal protective equipment | Full-face respirator with appropriate cartridge, nitrile gloves, coverall; work only with ventilation and never alone |
| Spill / first aid | Never acidify. Contain with alkaline hypochlorite solution under trained supervision, then treat as hazardous waste |
| Storage | Locked, dry, ventilated store, strictly segregated from ALL acids; cyanide and acid must never share a store or a spill tray |
| Transport | Classified and packed according to IATA/IMDG for the hazard class; UN number and packing group stated on the shipping documents |
Quality Documents Shipped With Every Batch
| Document | Comment |
|---|---|
| COA (certificate of analysis) | Provided with the shipment; batch traceable to the production date |
| MSDS (safety data sheet) | Provided with the shipment; batch traceable to the production date |
| Packing list | Provided with the shipment; batch traceable to the production date |
| Commercial invoice | Provided with the shipment; batch traceable to the production date |
| Certificate of origin on request | Provided with the shipment; batch traceable to the production date |
Buyer Questions We Answer Every Week
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the free cyanide target? | Typically 5-10 g/L for a strike, higher for a plating bath; it is measured by silver nitrate titration. |
| How is the copper analysed? | By iodometric or EDTA titration after destruction of the cyanide complex. |
| Product Name | Cuprous Cyanide |
| Category | Plating Salt |
| Standard Packing | Standard export packing |
| Net Weight | 25 KG per bag |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder or granules |
| MOQ | 1 drum / 1 bag |
| Delivery | 7-15 days after payment confirmation |
Key Specifications
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Purity / Assay | Industrial grade, COA available on request |
| Packaging Material | Woven bag with PE liner |
| Shelf Life | 12 months in sealed original packing |
| Origin | China |
| Documents | COA, MSDS, packing list, commercial invoice |
Packing & Storage
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 5-35 °C, away from direct sunlight |
| Humidity | Dry, ventilated warehouse; keep sealed against moisture |
| Stacking | Max 4 layers for drums, follow pallet markings for bags |
| Shelf Check | FEFO - first expired, first out |
Precautions
- Wear chemical-resistant gloves and safety goggles when handling
- Read MSDS before first use; keep away from incompatible materials
- Spill: collect with inert absorbent, do not wash into drains
- Store locked, out of reach of untrained personnel
FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can you provide COA / MSDS? | Yes, COA and MSDS are provided with every shipment. |
| What is the MOQ? | MOQ is 1 bag / 1 drum. Mixed loading of different chemicals is accepted. |
| Do you provide dosing guidance? | Yes, QLQ engineers provide free bath set-up and dosing consultation based on Hull-cell results. |
| How about shipping? | 7-15 days by sea or air depending on quantity and destination port. |
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What Would You Like to Solve?
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Specifying Cuprous Cyanide for your line
Chemical fit is decided by the bath, not by the label. Send these four items and we confirm the operating window before you buy.
- Current bath: supplier, TDS and working concentration.
- Process: rack or barrel, temperature, current density.
- Substrate: zinc alloy, steel, brass or ABS.
- Complaint: the defect you are trying to solve, with photos.
| What you send | What you get back |
|---|---|
| Part drawing or sample | Compatibility check and recommended settings |
| Output target per shift | Capacity, tank or rack count, manpower |
| Finish spec with tolerance | Control points and acceptance tests |
| Site conditions (power, water, space) | Layout proposal and utility requirements |
Buying questions we answer most
Is the SDS available before we order?
Yes. SDS and COA are issued per lot. Tell us the destination country so the SDS is supplied in the required format and language.
Can we get a trial quantity first?
Yes. Trial packs are quoted separately and shipped with the analytical method, so your lab can verify the material against the current bath before switching.
What packing and shelf life should we expect?
Standard export packing in drums or jerry cans with inner liner. Shelf life depends on the product - typically 12 months in a closed container, stored away from heat and direct sunlight.
How is it shipped - is it dangerous goods?
Some products are classed as dangerous goods and need the correct UN packing and documentation. We confirm the classification and the shipping route before quoting freight.
Can you match a competitor's additive?
Send the TDS and a bath sample. We compare the operating window and analytical method, then run a Hull cell panel before recommending a replacement.
Put Cuprous Cyanide into a process
- Process overview - how each stage connects
- Plating workshop - rack and barrel line layout
- Painting workshop - spray, cure and colour control
- Product overview - what else the line needs
