Description

Barium Thiocyanate is an inorganic salt with significant utility in specialized chemical synthesis and industrial processes. Its unique properties make it a valuable reagent for producing other thiocyanate compounds and for applications requiring a source of barium ions. This product is primarily sought by manufacturers in the chemical, research, and specialty materials sectors for its role in catalysis, analytical chemistry, and as a precursor. Barium Thiocyanate CAS NO 304676-17-3 is supplied to meet the stringent quality demands of industrial and laboratory use.

Application

• Precursor in the synthesis of other metal thiocyanates and complex chemical compounds.
• Catalyst or catalyst component in specific organic synthesis reactions.
• Reagent in analytical chemistry for the qualitative detection and quantitative determination of specific ions.
• Intermediate in the production of specialty chemicals and research materials.
• Component in corrosion inhibitor formulations for specific industrial systems.
• Used in photographic chemicals and certain dye manufacturing processes.
• Potential application in pyrotechnics and specialty explosives for color effects.
• Research and development applications in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Barium Thiocyanate
CAS No.	304676-17-3
Molecular Formula	Ba(SCN)2
Molecular Weight	253.49 g/mol
Synonyms	Barium dithiocyanate; Thiocyanic acid, barium salt; Barium rhodanide; Barium sulfocyanate; Barium isothiocyanate; Barium(II) thiocyanate; Ba(SCN)2
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Barium Thiocyanate is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical characterization, to meet defined specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, heavy metal content, and other critical parameters are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizers. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

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

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