Potassium Thiocyanate

Potassium Thiocyanate

Potassium thiocyanate (KSCN), also known as potassium rhodanide, crystalline salt. It is an inorganic compound composed of potassium (K⁺) ions and thiocyanate (SCN⁻) ions.

Chemical Formula: KSCN

CAS Number: 333-20-0

Grade: ACS

Appearance: Colorless, deliquescent (absorbs moisture from the air) crystalline salt.

Uses:

• Metal treatment: It is used in metal pickling and plating processes.

• Dyeing Agent: Generally, used for dyeing and other textile processing applications.

• Laboratory reagent: Used in some specific laboratory tests and reactions.

Industries and Common Applications:

• Chemical industry: In some specific cases, acts as a reagent in laboratory settings.

• Textile industry: It is a dyeing agent in textile-making processes.