Description

Barium Thiocyanate is an inorganic salt with the chemical formula Ba(SCN)₂, widely recognized in industrial chemistry for its role as a versatile precursor and reagent. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to serve as a source of thiocyanate ions for various synthesis and analytical processes. This compound is particularly relevant for manufacturers and R&D facilities in sectors such as specialty chemicals, pyrotechnics, and analytical reagent production.

Application

• Pyrotechnics and Fireworks Manufacturing: Used as a colorant and oxidizer component to produce specific green hues in pyrotechnic compositions.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key reagent and thiocyanate ion source in the preparation of other metal thiocyanates and organic thiocyanate derivatives.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed in laboratory settings for qualitative and quantitative analysis, including titrations and as a precipitating agent.
• Photographic Industry: Historically used in certain photographic processes and sensitizing solutions.
• Textile and Dye Intermediates: Serves as a chemical intermediate in the production of certain dyes and textile treatment agents.
• Corrosion Inhibition: Investigated for use in specific corrosion inhibitor formulations for metal treatment.

Basic Information

Product Name	Barium Thiocyanate
CAS No.	2092-17-3
Molecular Formula	Ba(SCN)₂
Molecular Weight	253.50 g/mol
Synonyms	Barium dithiocyanate; Barium rhodanide; Thiocyanic acid, barium salt; Barium sulfocyanate; Barium isothiocyanate; Barium(II) thiocyanate; Barium thiocyanate hydrate (common form)
EINECS	218-232-5

Quality Control

Our Barium Thiocyanate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with product specifications meeting the requirements for industrial and reagent-grade applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and caking. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Ba(SCN)₂)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.