CAS Number
1762-95-4
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ACS
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Ammonium Thiocyanate is an inorganic compound composed of ammonium ions (NH₄⁺) and thiocyanate ions (SCN⁻). It is typically found as a solid or in solution form. Ammonium thiocyanate is commonly used in industrial, laboratory, and chemical applications due to its unique properties.
Chemical Formula: NH₄SCN
Appearance: White, odorless crystals or powder.
Uses:
Laboratory and Analytical Applications: Ammonium Thiocyanate is commonly used as an analytical reagent in laboratory experiments, qualitative and quantitative determinations, and research studies requiring high purity and precision.
Chemical Synthesis: It can serve as a precursor or reactant in chemical synthesis processes to produce other thiocyanate compounds or organic intermediates.
Pharmaceuticals: In pharmaceutical production, Ammonium Thiocyanate may be used as a raw material or intermediate in the synthesis of certain pharmaceutical compounds or active ingredients.
Additional Applications: Ammonium Thiocyanate is used in metal treatment processes, particularly in the electroplating industry, as a source of thiocyanate ions for complexation with metal ions to form stable complexes or coatings on metal surfaces. It also has historical uses in photography as a component in developing solutions or as a fixer to process photographic films and papers.
