Description

Lithium Thiocyanate is an inorganic salt with significant utility in specialized chemical synthesis and materials research. Its unique ionic properties make it a valuable reagent for creating coordination complexes and modifying polymer electrolytes. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of advanced battery technology, specialty chemical production, and analytical chemistry. We supply high-purity grades to meet the stringent demands of industrial and R&D applications.

Application

• Electrolyte Additive for Lithium-Ion Batteries: Used in research and development to modify electrolyte conductivity and improve battery performance parameters.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a source of the thiocyanate anion (SCN⁻) for producing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other organosulfur compounds.
• Polymer Modification: Employed in the study and creation of polymer electrolytes and ion-conductive materials for solid-state battery applications.
• Analytical Chemistry Reagent: Utilized in laboratory settings for titrations and as a reagent in specific colorimetric and spectroscopic analysis methods.
• Corrosion Inhibition Studies: Acts as a component in research formulations for studying corrosion inhibitors in various industrial systems.
• Photographic Chemistry: Used in certain specialized photographic processes and sensitization techniques.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Thiocyanate
CAS No.	556-65-0
Molecular Formula	LiSCN
Molecular Weight	65.02 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium rhodanide; Lithium sulfocyanate; Thiocyanic acid, lithium salt; Lithium isothiocyanate; LiSCN; Lithium thiocyanide
EINECS	209-135-7

Quality Control

Our Lithium Thiocyanate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, impurity profiles, and physical specifications. Our quality systems are designed to support R&D reproducibility and industrial-scale reliability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (LiSCN)	≥ 98.0 %
Water (Karl Fischer)	≤ 2.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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