Potassium Thiocyanate – 500 gram Packs

Potassium thiocyanate is a water-soluble inorganic thiocyanate salt used in chemistry education, analytical work and research settings. It supplies thiocyanate ions that form a strongly coloured complex with iron(III) ions. Its properties make it relevant when teaching the relationships between composition, structure, solution behaviour and measured chemical reactions. Laboratory work involving Potassium Thiocyanate can include carefully selected procedures such as iron(III) colour-complex demonstrations and thiocyanate complexation studies, provided that the compound form, handling controls and experimental conditions are suitable. The 500 gram pack designation identifies the quantity offered rather than establishing analytical suitability or composition. As with all laboratory reagents, intended experiments should be matched to the supplied grade, documented specifications and current safety data. Where product wording does not identify a definite chemical form or mixture formulation, those details must be confirmed before calculations or use.

Product Specifications

Specification	Details
Appearance	White crystalline solid
Assay	99%
Chemical Name	Potassium thiocyanate
Alternate Names	Potassium sulphocyanide; potassium rhodanide
Molecular Formula	KSCN
Empirical Formula	KSCN
CAS Number	333-20-0
Molecular Weight	97.18 g/mol
Grade	LR Laboratory Reagent

Key Features of Potassium Thiocyanate

• Identified chemically as Potassium thiocyanate, with relevant laboratory characteristics.
• It supplies thiocyanate ions that form a strongly coloured complex with iron(III) ions.
• Physical appearance: white crystalline solid.
• Composition information: KSCN.
• Appropriate for carefully selected educational and analytical experiments when the supplied form and method requirements are verified.

Laboratory Applications of Potassium Thiocyanate

• Iron(III) colour-complex demonstrations.
• Thiocyanate complexation studies.
• Qualitative analysis of ferric ions.
• Coordination-chemistry experiments.
• Preparation of controlled thiocyanate reagent solutions.

Why Choose Lab Wale to Buy Potassium Thiocyanate

Lab Wale offers a way for school, college, university and professional laboratory buyers to source Potassium Thiocyanate alongside other scientific supplies. When choosing this reagent, compare its identified chemical form, listed grade and quantity with your intended procedure and institutional purchasing requirements. Review available technical and safety information before ordering, particularly where hydrate state or formulation can change calculated concentrations or handling controls. Product selection should reflect the particular experiment rather than an assumption that one grade suits every method.

Frequently Asked Questions About Potassium Thiocyanate

What is Potassium Thiocyanate used for in laboratories?

Potassium thiocyanate is used in appropriate laboratory exercises including iron(III) colour-complex demonstrations, thiocyanate complexation studies and qualitative analysis of ferric ions. The exact method, available grade and necessary safety supervision should be assessed before use.

What is the chemical formula of Potassium Thiocyanate?

The compositional information for this listing is KSCN. Where a hydrate, formulation or mixture is not explicitly specified, the exact identity must be confirmed before calculating molar quantities or preparing analytical solutions.

What is the CAS number of Potassium Thiocyanate?

The CAS information for the described product is 333-20-0. An identifier for one hydrate or composition must not be assumed to identify a different variant; confirm the precise substance on the supplier label and safety documentation.

Can Potassium Thiocyanate be used for college and research experiments?

It can be considered for the scientifically appropriate procedures described here, subject to experiment-specific requirements. The LR designation alone does not establish fitness for trace analysis or other tightly specified methods. Hazard controls and suitable supervision remain essential.

How should Potassium Thiocyanate be stored and handled?

Store dry and tightly closed, away from heat and incompatible strong oxidizers. Use gloves, goggles and ventilation; avoid dust and incompatible oxidants. Read the current Safety Data Sheet and follow local laboratory waste and spill procedures before opening or weighing the reagent.

Storage Conditions for Potassium Thiocyanate

Store dry and tightly closed, away from heat and incompatible strong oxidizers. Keep containers correctly labelled and segregate from incompatible substances according to the current Safety Data Sheet. Avoid transferring material into unlabelled vessels, and check packaging integrity before use. Follow any additional humidity, light or containment requirements specified for the supplied product.

Precautions for Handling Potassium Thiocyanate

Use gloves, goggles and ventilation; avoid dust and incompatible oxidants. Review the current Safety Data Sheet before use. Wear appropriately selected gloves, a laboratory coat and chemical splash eye protection; work with suitable ventilation or containment where indicated. Prevent unnecessary inhalation and skin exposure, avoid incompatible mixing, and use designated spill response and waste disposal procedures. Educational work involving hazardous reagents requires competent supervision.