Potassium Thiocyanate

KSCN

IUPAC: Potassium thiocyanate

CAS: 333-20-0

Tổng quan

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

Thành phần

Nguyên tố	Ký hiệu	Nguyên tử	Khối lượng nguyên tử
Carbon	C	1	12,0110
Nitrogen	N	1	14,0070
Sulfur	S	1	32,0600
Potassium	K	1	39,0980

Thành phần nguyên tố

Carbon ×1

12,4%

Nitrogen ×1

14,4%

Sulfur ×1

33,0%

Potassium ×1

40,2%

Công dụng

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

Sự thật thú vị

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

An toàn

⚠ Toxic if ingested
⚠ Releases toxic HCN with strong acid

Structure

SMILES

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

Tính chất

Loại: salt
Trạng thái: solid
Khối lượng mol: 97,18 g/mol
Mật độ: 1,8860 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy: 173,2 °C
Điểm sôi: 500,0 °C
Độ hòa tan: 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

Hợp chất liên quan

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).