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Hydrogen Cyanide

 Hydrogen cyanide (AC) is a chemical warfare agent (military designation, AC). It is used commercially for fumigation, metal coating, mining, chemical synthesis, and production of synthetic fibers, plastics, dyes, and pesticides. Inhalation of small amounts of hydrogen cyanide can cause headaches, dizziness, weakness, nausea, and vomiting. Larger amounts can cause gasping, irregular heartbeat, convulsions, fainting, and even rapid death. Generally, the more serious the exposure, the more severe the symptoms. Cyanide is produced by bacteria, fungi, and certain algae and is found in a number of plants. Cyanide is found in large quantities in seeds and certain fruit stones, for example, bitter almonds, apricots, apples, and peaches. Chemical compounds that can release cyanide are known as cyanogen compounds. Hydrogen cyanide (HCN), sometimes called prussic acid, is a chemical compound  with the chemical formula HCN. It is a colorless, highly toxic and flammable liquid that boils slightly above room temperature, at 25.6 ° C.  

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