Potassium Thiocyanate

KSCN

IUPAC: Potassium thiocyanate

CAS: 333-20-0

Aperçu

Potassium thiocyanate is a colorless salt used as a reagent to detect iron(III) ions, producing a characteristic blood-red color.

Composition

Élément	Symbole	Atomes	Masse atomique
Carbon	C	1	12,0110
Nitrogen	N	1	14,0070
Sulfur	S	1	32,0600
Potassium	K	1	39,0980

Composition élémentaire

Carbon ×1

12,4%

Nitrogen ×1

14,4%

Sulfur ×1

33,0%

Potassium ×1

40,2%

Usages

• Iron(III) detection reagent
• Photography
• Textile printing
• Refrigeration brine

Le saviez-vous

✦ The blood-red color with Fe³⁺ is one of the most dramatic reactions in chemistry demonstrations

Sécurité

⚠ Toxic if ingested
⚠ Releases toxic HCN with strong acid

Structure

SMILES

C(#N)[S-].[K+]

Propriétés

Type: salt
État: solid
Masse molaire: 97,18 g/mol
Densité: 1,8860 g/cm³
Point de fusion: 173,2 °C
Point d'ébullition: 500,0 °C
Solubilité: 2170 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 96,9389
TPSA: 24,8 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 0
H-Bond Acceptors: 2
Rotatable Bonds: 0
Heavy Atoms: 4
Complexity: 34,0

Composés associés

Diammonium Phosphate

(NH₄)₂HPO₄

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Sulfate

CaSO₄

Cerium(III) Chloride

CeCl₃

Copper(II) Sulfide

CuS

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Calcium Propionate

Ca(C₂H₅COO)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Potassium Thiocyanate?

Potassium Thiocyanate (KSCN) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Potassium thiocyanate.

What is the molecular weight of Potassium Thiocyanate?

Potassium Thiocyanate has a molar mass of 97.18 g/mol.

What state is Potassium Thiocyanate at room temperature?

Potassium Thiocyanate is a solid at room temperature.

Is Potassium Thiocyanate organic or inorganic?

Potassium Thiocyanate is classified as an inorganic compound.

What elements make up Potassium Thiocyanate?

Potassium Thiocyanate (KSCN) is composed of Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Sulfur (S), Potassium (K).