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'''Cyanogen''' was a poisonous gas used by the [[Fourth Doctor]] to try and stop [[Mehendri Solon|Solon]] from resurrecting [[Morbius]]. | '''Cyanogen''' was a poisonous gas used by the [[Fourth Doctor]] to try and stop [[Mehendri Solon|Solon]] from resurrecting [[Morbius]]. | ||
It could be synthesized from hydrogen [[ | It could be synthesized from hydrogen [[cyanide]], also known as [[prussic acid]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Brain of Morbius (TV story)|The Brain of Morbius]]'') | ||
== Behind the | == Behind the scenes == | ||
This is an example of the show using real science. Cyanogen can, in fact, be produced from hydrogen cyanide via oxidation and a catalyst such as oxygen or hydrogen peroxide.<ref>https://www.britannica.com/science/nitride#ref1002132</ref> | This is an example of the show using real science. Cyanogen can, in fact, be produced from hydrogen cyanide via oxidation and a catalyst such as oxygen or hydrogen peroxide.<ref>https://www.britannica.com/science/nitride#ref1002132</ref> | ||
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[[Category:Poisons from the real world]] | [[Category:Poisons from the real world]] | ||
[[Category:Chemistry from the real world]] | [[Category:Chemistry from the real world]] | ||
Revision as of 03:22, 20 September 2020
Cyanogen was a poisonous gas used by the Fourth Doctor to try and stop Solon from resurrecting Morbius.
It could be synthesized from hydrogen cyanide, also known as prussic acid. (TV: The Brain of Morbius)
Behind the scenes
This is an example of the show using real science. Cyanogen can, in fact, be produced from hydrogen cyanide via oxidation and a catalyst such as oxygen or hydrogen peroxide.[1]
