Behaviour of cyanides in soil and groundwater: A review

摘要

Most people associate the word cyanide with an extremely dangerous and fast-acting poison. However, there are several cyanide species, of varying toxicity, depending on the source to cyanide contamination. The most important cyanide compounds, as well as the most important sources of cyanide contamination in soils and groundwater are discussed. Toxicological and analyt- ical aspects of cyanide containing compounds are briefly touched.