Dicyandiamde (DICY) is a strongly alkaline and water-soluble white crystalline compound with the scientific name of cyanoguanidine. The chemical is the dimer of cyanamide or cyanoguanidine, which is mainly used in the production of melamine. DICY is also used as a curing agent for epoxy resins and laminates for circuit boards, powder coatings and adhesives.
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Dicyandiamide, also known as cyanoguanidine, is the dimer of cyanamide. It is a strongly alkaline, water-soluble crystalline compound widely used in chemical manufacturing. The compound melts at approximately 210°C and is soluble in water and alcohol.
Dicyandiamide is primarily used as an intermediate in melamine production and as a curing or hardening agent in epoxy resins, laminates for circuit boards, powder coatings, and adhesive systems. Its high nitrogen content and reactivity make it suitable for applications across agriculture, plastics, coatings, and specialty chemical formulations.
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Dicyandiamide is used in fertilizer formulations as a slow and continuous nitrogen-release source. Nitrogen loss from soil typically occurs through denitrification and leaching. Dicyandiamide has been shown to reduce nitrogen loss through both mechanisms, improving nutrient efficiency in agricultural applications.
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