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:-) and that at concentrations in the ng/l range.Mark Harder said:Ahhh Wikipedia enlightens. The dastardly effects include making coffee and wine taste like treated fiberboard?
:-) and that at concentrations in the ng/l range.Mark Harder said:Ahhh Wikipedia enlightens. The dastardly effects include making coffee and wine taste like treated fiberboard?
You're describing carbon monoxide, which binds to iron found in the heme groups in hemoglobin, shutting down oxygen transport. Cyanide binds to iron in the heme groups in cytochrome c oxidase, which is found in mitochondria and is responsible for cellular respiration. In fact, cyanide is really useful in certain biochemistry experiments where you need to shut down cellular respiration to examine an oxygen-sensitive process.msarts said:Hydrogen cyanide is the most dangerous chemical.Cyanide kills by binding to the iron in our blood cells and choking them off, removing their ability to transfer oxygen throughout the body.
It burns through just about everything, except teflon, right? Can you describe the extra laboratory precautions that you had to take when handling that stuff ? And (if you are at liberty to) what you used it for ?Kekule said:Fluoroantimonic acid: The most potent superacid known, pKa around the -25 range. This stuff is ridiculously dangerous.
certainly said:It burns through just about everything, except teflon, right? Can you describe the extra laboratory precautions that you had to take when handling that stuff ? And (if you are at liberty to) what you used it for ?
Sodium cyanide is actually quite safe to use as long as it is used properly with the proper PPE.nightingale said:I would say Sodium Cyanide (NaCN).
Mad scientist said:Sodium cyanide is actually quite safe to use as long as it is used properly with the proper PPE.
That was what SteamKing said in post number 5.Greg Bernhardt said:A lot of people die from H2O
I would tend to be very wary of that particular site;Emmanuel_Euler said:Thank you all for help .i have a question about this=
http://beforeitsnews.com/alternative/2013/01/top-10-most-deadly-poisons-known-to-mankind-2526172.html
i will ask it later...
Emmanuel_Euler said:what is the Most Dangerous Chemical or poison in the world?
The most dangerous chemical is subjective and can vary depending on various factors such as its intended use, concentration, and exposure. However, some of the most commonly known dangerous chemicals include hydrogen cyanide, sulfuric acid, and chlorine gas.
A chemical can be considered dangerous if it has the potential to cause harm to humans, animals, or the environment. This can include properties such as being toxic, corrosive, flammable, or reactive.
Chemicals are classified as dangerous based on their properties and potential hazards. This classification is determined by regulatory agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
The health effects of exposure to dangerous chemicals can vary depending on the chemical and the level of exposure. Some common health effects include skin irritation, respiratory problems, organ damage, and even death.
To protect ourselves from dangerous chemicals, it is important to follow safety protocols and precautions when handling them. This can include wearing personal protective equipment, using proper ventilation, and following proper storage and disposal procedures.