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Sodium Thiocyanate

Common Name:

Sodium rhodanide/NaSCN

About the Product

Sodium thiocyanate (NaSCN) is a white crystalline salt with a thiocyanic acid-like odor and high water solubility. This chemical, which is formed when sodium cyanide reacts with elemental sulfur, has a wide range of applications in a variety of sectors. In analytical chemistry, sodium thiocyanate acts as a precipitating agent, aiding in the identification of certain metal ions in solution. It is also used in the textile sector as a complexing agent for metal ions during dyeing and printing operations. Sodium thiocyanate also serves an important function in chemical manufacturing, helping to produce metal complexes and other derivatives. Its deicing characteristics make it useful in formulations for preventing ice formation on roadways and airport runways, while it also serves as a fixing agent in some photographic emulsions. The versatile properties of sodium thiocyanate highlight its usefulness in a wide range of industrial applications.

Functionalities 

  • Metal Complex Formation

  • Precipitating Agent

  • Dyeing and Printing

  • Deicing Agent

  • Photography

Applicable Industries 

  • Chemical Manufacturing

  • Textile Industry

  • Analytical Chemistry

  • Deicing and Anti-Freezing Solutions

  • Photography

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