Cyanides and cyanide oxides; of sodium

HS code 283711 covers the production and trade of cyanides and cyanide oxides of sodium. These compounds are essential industrial chemicals with a wide range of applications, from metal processing to chemical synthesis. As a key input for various manufacturing processes, the sodium cyanide industry plays a vital role in supporting the broader economy and enabling the production of numerous consumer and industrial goods.

Sodium cyanide is typically produced through the reaction of sodium hydroxide and hydrogen cyanide. This process involves the controlled combination of these raw materials under specific temperature and pressure conditions to form the desired sodium cyanide compound. The resulting product is then purified and packaged for distribution to various end-users.

The main inputs required for the production of sodium cyanides and cyanide oxides include sodium hydroxide, hydrogen cyanide, and various processing chemicals and equipment. Specialized machinery, such as reactors, distillation columns, and packaging equipment, are also essential for the efficient and safe production of these hazardous materials.

The primary output of HS code 283711 is sodium cyanide, which is widely used in metal processing, chemical synthesis, and other industrial applications. The sodium cyanide produced under this code may be consumed by industries covered under 283719 Cyanides and cyanide oxides, excluding of sodium, 284290 Inorganic compounds, n.e.c.; liquid air; compressed air; amalgams, other than of precious metals, and 284700 Peroxides, phosphates, polyphosphates and carbonates; silicates; borates; salts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, among others.