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Potassium thiocyanate

Potassium thiocyanate chemical structure
CAS Number333-20-0
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight97.18 g/mol

What is Potassium thiocyanate?

Potassium thiocyanate is a chemical compound with CAS number 333-20-0. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Specifications

Linear Formula

KSCN

Molecular Weight

97.18 g/mol

Assay/Purity

≥99.0%

Impurities

Iodine consuming substances, passes test
≤0.005% insol. water

Density

1.342 g/mL at 20 °C<br/>1 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Solubility

H2O: soluble1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302-H312-H332-H412

Precautionary Statements

P273-P280

Required PPE

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Melting Point

173 °C(lit.)

Anion Traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤0.005%
sulfate (SO42-): ≤0.005%

Cation Traces

Fe: ≤2 ppm
NH4+: ≤0.003%
Na: ≤0.005%
heavy metals (as Pb): ≤5 ppm

EC Number

206-370-1

WGK Germany

1

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