Description

Potassium Thiocyanate is an inorganic salt widely used as a versatile chemical intermediate and analytical reagent. Its value lies in its ability to form stable complexes with various metal ions, making it essential for numerous industrial and laboratory processes. This product is particularly needed by manufacturers in the chemical synthesis, analytical chemistry, and textile processing industries.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: As a key reagent in the production of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and other thiocyanate compounds.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a titrant and indicator in volumetric analysis, especially for the determination of ferric ions.
• Textile & Dyeing: Employed in dyeing and printing processes, and as a solvent for certain polymers and cellulose.
• Photography: Acts as a sensitizer and toner in photographic development solutions.
• Metal Treatment: Used in electroplating baths and for surface treatment of metals.
• Laboratory Research: Serves as a standard and reagent in various biochemical and inorganic chemistry research applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Thiocyanate
CAS No.	333-20-0
Molecular Formula	KSCN
Molecular Weight	97.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Rhodanide; Potassium Sulfocyanate; Potassium Isothiocyanate; Thiocyanic Acid, Potassium Salt; KSCN; Potassium Thiocyanide; Potassium Sulfocyanide
EINECS	206-370-1

Quality Control

Our Potassium Thiocyanate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. The product undergoes rigorous testing, including assay, purity, and impurity profile analysis, to meet or exceed standard industry specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all quality parameters is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
pH (5% Solution)	5.0 - 8.0
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %

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