A chemical compound formed by the combination of a gold compound with cyanide; used in electroplating and gold processing.
From auri- (gold) combined with cyanide (from cyan-, meaning blue or relating to the chemical group CN⁻). These compounds form stable complexes that are essential in gold metallurgy.
Potassium auricyanide is one of the most useful compounds in jewelry making and electronics—it allows gold to be plated onto other metals in incredibly thin, precise layers that are beautiful and durable.
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