Sodium thiocyanate
CAS NO: 540-72-7 Molecular formula: NaSCN Molecular weight: 81.07
ALIAS: Sodium Rhodanide, Sodium Sulfocyanate, Sodium Rhodanate, Sodium Isocyanate, sodium Isothiocyanate, Thiocyanic Acid, Sodium Salt
Properties: NaSCN, a white rhombic system crystal, is soluble in water, ethanol, acetone; Relative density is 1.735. Melts at approx. 287° C. Decomposes on heating and under influence of light producing toxic fumes of sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides and cyanides. Reacts violently with acids, strong bases and strong oxidants.
Usage:
Genaral: Mainly used in sectors of pharmaceuticals, pesticide, synthetic fibre, electroplating, photography, accelerator for cement etc.
Fibre industriy: As spinning solvent for polyacrylonitrile
Architecture industriy: Hardening accelerator for cement and concrete mixes
Pesticide: Raw material for the production of a number of herbicides and fungicides
Pharmaceuticals: Raw material for the production of a number of pharmaceutical products
Packing: 25 kgs net in PP bag with inner of polyethylene bag.
Storage: Keep in tightly closed bags. Store in cool, dry, ventilated area to prevent it from being deliquescent. Separated from acides, bases and oxidants