Clapper Zapper posted
Not to be a bore, but within the plating industry, cyanide poisoning is a real risk.
CZ, It might be more accurate to describe it as a hazard rather than a risk in modern plating shops. A hazard only presents itself as a risk when you don't do anything about it. Given the established and recognised methods of handling cyanides, there is very little risk of anything nasty happening. As I said fatalities from accidents are virtually unknown.
Most plating shops stink anyway; violets would be a great improvement! I always thought CN smelled of marzipan or almonds, and to this day I loathe both. Some cyanide plating processes when running hot give off ammonia, and I'm not overly keen on that either!!
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