Potassium Thiocyanate

KSCN

IUPAC: Potassium thiocyanate

CAS: 333-20-0

Ikhtisar

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

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070
Sulfur S 1 32,0600
Potassium K 1 39,0980

Komposisi Elemental

C
12,4%
N
14,4%
S
33,0%

Kegunaan

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

Fakta Menarik

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

Keselamatan

  • ⚠ Toxic if ingested
  • ⚠ Releases toxic HCN with strong acid

Structure

SMILES

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

Sifat

Jenis
salt
Keadaan
solid
Massa Molar
97,18 g/mol
Kerapatan
1,8860 g/cm³
Titik Lebur
173,2 °C
Titik Didih
500,0 °C
Kelarutan
2170 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

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

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).