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Product Overview
Potassium thiocyanate (CAS 333-20-0) is a common inorganic thiocyanate salt. It appears as colorless crystals or white crystalline powder. With excellent water solubility and typical chemical reactivity of thiocyanates, it is widely used in chemical analysis, electroplating, textile, pesticide and fine chemical industries. Produced via refined synthesis, recrystallization and drying processes, this product has high purity, low impurities and stable batch quality. For legitimate industrial production, formulation and scientific research only.
Product Features
- High Purity: ≥99.0%, low heavy metal and insoluble matter content, meets industrial and analytical grade standards.
- Excellent Solubility: Dissolves rapidly in water and polar solvents, suitable for various aqueous reaction systems.
- Distinct Chemical Properties: Reacts with iron ions to form characteristic colored complexes, ideal for chemical detection.
- Good Stability: Stable under normal temperature and dry conditions.
- Strict Quality Control: Each batch is fully tested; standard COA and MSDS are available upon request.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Physical Properties
- Appearance: Colorless crystals or white crystalline powder
- Odor: Odorless
- Molecular Formula: CKN S
- Molecular Weight: 97.18
- Melting Point: 173 °C
- Boiling Point: 500 °C (decomposition)
- Density: 1.886 g/cm3 (20 °C)
- pH Value (5% aqueous solution): 5.3 – 8.5
- Solubility: Freely soluble in water, ethanol and acetone; insoluble in ether
- Hygroscopicity: Slightly hygroscopic
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Stability: Stable in dry air. Gradually deliquesce in humid environment; decomposes and releases toxic gas when heated to high temperature.
- Characteristic Reaction: Forms blood-red complex with ferric ions, commonly used for iron ion identification.
- Redox Property: Can act as reducing agent under strong oxidizing conditions.
- Incompatibility: Keep away from strong oxidants, strong acids and heavy metal salts.
Applications
- Analytical Chemistry: Classic reagent for qualitative and quantitative detection of iron ions, silver ions and other metal ions.
- Electroplating Industry: Used as auxiliary agent and additive for electroplating solution to improve coating performance.
- Textile Industry: Applied as dyeing auxiliary and fabric finishing agent.
- Chemical Synthesis: Intermediate for manufacturing thiocyanate derivatives, pesticides and pharmaceutical raw materials.
- Laboratory Use: Preparation of standard solution and experimental auxiliary reagent.
Usage Restriction: For industrial synthesis and scientific research use only. Strictly forbidden for illegal processing and improper application.
Storage & Transportation Instructions
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated warehouse. Keep containers tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption. Store separately from strong oxidants, strong acids and toxic substances. Keep far from heat sources and open flames. Recommended storage temperature: 10 – 25 °C. Reseal containers immediately after opening.
Transportation Requirements
This product is classified as non-hazardous goods. Adopt moisture-proof sealed packaging. Avoid violent collision, extrusion and rain soaking during transit. Do not transport together with oxidants, acids, food and feed.
Operation Notes
Wear dust mask, chemical-resistant gloves and safety goggles. Operate in a well-ventilated area. Avoid inhalation of dust and direct contact with skin and eyes. In case of contact, rinse the affected area with plenty of clean water immediately. Do not eat, drink or smoke in the working area.
Regulatory Information
EINECS Number: 206-370-1
HS Code: 2842909090
Complies with international inorganic chemical standards. Export products follow IATA and IMDG provisions. All transactions are limited to qualified chemical factories, laboratories and industrial manufacturers.
Full Product Parameter Table
| Item | Specification & Details |
| Product Name | Potassium thiocyanate |
| CAS NO. | 333-20-0 |
| IUPAC Name | Potassium thiocyanate |
| Synonyms | Potassium sulfocyanate; Potassium rhodanide |
| Molecular Formula | CKN S |
| Molecular Weight | 97.18 |
| EINECS Number | 206-370-1 |
| UN Number | Non-hazardous goods |
| Hazard Class | None |
| Appearance | Colorless crystals or white crystalline powder |
| Purity | ≥99.0% |
| Water Content | ≤1.0% |
| Melting Point | 173 °C |
| Boiling Point | 500 °C (Decomposition) |
| Density | 1.886 g/cm3 (20 °C) |
| pH (5% Solution) | 5.3 – 8.5 |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water, ethanol and acetone |
| HS Code | 2842909090 |
| Storage Temperature | 10 – 25 °C, sealed, dry environment |
| Packing Specification | 500g/1kg/plastic bottle, 25kg/woven bag or fiber drum |
| Grade Standard | Analytical Grade / Industrial Grade / Research Grade |
| Application Scope | Analytical reagent, electroplating additive, textile auxiliary, chemical intermediate |
| Validity Period | 24 Months under specified storage conditions |
