Potassium Thiocyanate - L.R. Grade Chemical Structure
Laboratory Complexing Agent
Laboratory Reagent

LR Grade Potassium Thiocyanate (KSCN)

Laboratory Reagent grade potassium thiocyanate manufactured for general laboratory procedures, educational applications, and routine chemical processing. Our LR grade KSCN provides reliable complexing agent for standard laboratory work, teaching applications, and analytical procedures.

  • 99.5% Laboratory Grade Purity
  • Excellent Complexing Agent
  • Educational & Training Applications
  • Colorimetric Testing
  • Cost-Effective Laboratory Solution
  • Consistent Quality & Performance
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Technical Specifications

Chemical Formula: KSCN
CAS Number: 333-20-0
EINECS Number: 206-370-1
Purity (Assay): ≥ 99.0% (LR Grade)
Physical State: White crystalline powder
Molecular Weight: 97.18 g/mol
Melting Point: 173°C
Decomposition: 500°C (decomposes)
Solubility in Water: 217 g/100ml at 20°C
pH (5% solution): 5.3 - 8.7
Loss on Drying: ≤ 1.0%
Chloride (Cl): ≤ 0.005%
Sulfate (SO₄): ≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤ 0.001%
Iron (Fe): ≤ 0.0005%
Packaging Options: 250g, 500g, 1kg containers

Applications

Educational Laboratories
Iron Detection
Colorimetric Analysis
Analytical Chemistry
Complex Formation
Teaching & Training
Photography Applications
Qualitative Analysis
Metal Ion Testing
Quality Control
Thiocyanate Ion Source
Student Experiments

Industry-Specific Grades

DRAVYOM offers specialized potassium thiocyanate grades tailored for different laboratory and educational requirements, ensuring optimal detection performance and cost-effectiveness across diverse analytical and colorimetric applications.

LR Grade (Laboratory Reagent)
Purity: ≥ 99.0% Iron: ≤ 0.0005% Heavy Metals: ≤ 0.001% Application: General laboratory, educational use
Analytical Grade
Purity: ≥ 99.5% Ultra-low iron content Colorimetric grade Application: Iron determination
Technical Grade
Purity: ≥ 98.5% Cost-effective solution Industrial applications Application: Photography, textiles
Research Grade
Purity: ≥ 99.8% Ultra-pure quality Trace metal analysis Application: Advanced research

Quality Standards

DRAVYOM's LR Grade Potassium Thiocyanate is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols, meeting laboratory reagent specifications for educational and analytical applications. Our production ensures consistent detection performance and safety compliance.

ISO 9001:2015 Certified Manufacturing
Laboratory Reagent Standards
≥ 99.0% Reliable Detection
Analytical Testing Protocol
Educational Grade Compliance
Consistent Colorimetric Performance
Certificate of Analysis
Safe Transportation

Advanced Chemical Properties & Performance

LR Grade Potassium Thiocyanate exhibits excellent complexation properties and ionic characteristics, making it suitable for educational demonstrations and general laboratory applications requiring controlled complex formation and analytical detection.

Complexation Properties
Iron(III) Complex: Fe³⁺ + SCN⁻ → [Fe(SCN)]²⁺ (red)
Stability Constant: K₁ = 138 (Fe-SCN)
Color Development: Deep red complex formation
Detection Limit: 0.1 ppm Fe³⁺
Ionic Properties
Dissociation: KSCN → K⁺ + SCN⁻
Solubility: 217 g/100ml (20°C)
Conductivity: High electrolytic conductivity
pH (0.1M solution): ≈ 7.0 (neutral)
Physical Properties
Melting Point: 173-177°C
Decomposition: Above 500°C
Density: 1.886 g/cm³
Crystal Structure: Orthorhombic

Performance Characteristics

Performance metrics demonstrate LR Grade KSCN reliability in educational and general laboratory applications with consistent complexation performance and detection sensitivity for routine analytical procedures.

Detection Performance

Effectiveness: Sensitive iron detection reagent

Rapid color development capability
Educational Suitability

Safety: Enhanced safety protocols required

Ideal for teaching complex chemistry
Analytical Performance

Strength: Reliable for qualitative analysis

Excellent complex formation
Cost Effectiveness

Economics: High sensitivity reduces usage

Economical analytical reagent

Safety Information

Thiocyanate compounds require enhanced safety protocols. Can be toxic if ingested and may cause skin and eye irritation. Handle with appropriate protective equipment in well-ventilated areas. Important in educational settings to ensure proper safety training and supervision.

Enhanced Safety Required
Eye and Skin Irritant
Educational Supervision

Storage & Handling

Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry area away from strong acids and heat sources. Protect from light and moisture. Use appropriate storage equipment and maintain proper inventory management for educational institutions.

Store below 25°C
Protect from light
Away from heat sources
Separate from strong acids

Chemical Mechanisms & Reaction Pathways

Potassium thiocyanate exhibits complexation and detection properties through multiple reaction pathways, making it suitable for educational demonstrations and analytical applications requiring sensitive metal ion detection.

Iron Detection

Complex formation: Fe³⁺ + SCN⁻ → [Fe(SCN)]²⁺ (red)

Classic analytical test for iron
Ionic Dissociation

Complete dissociation: KSCN → K⁺ + SCN⁻

Educational demonstration of ionic behavior
Complexation Reactions

Forms colored complexes with various metal ions

Standard complexing agent for analysis
Thermal Decomposition

Decomposes at high temperatures

Important for analytical procedures

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

Comprehensive regulatory compliance ensures safe use of analytical reagents in educational and laboratory environments with complete documentation supporting institutional safety requirements for complexing agents.

Educational Standards

Compliance with educational institution safety for analytical reagents

Analytical Classification

Proper classification and handling protocols for complexing agents

Safety Compliance

Enhanced safety protocols for analytical chemistry reagents

Transportation

Standard transportation for analytical grade chemicals

Technical Support & Value-Added Services

DRAVYOM's analytical chemistry support team provides comprehensive guidance for complexation chemistry applications and safe handling of potassium thiocyanate.

Educational Support
  • Complexation chemistry training programs
  • Iron detection demonstration procedures
  • Analytical method training
  • Safety protocol guidance
Analytical Services
  • Metal detection procedures
  • Complexation consultation
  • Analytical method development
  • Quality assessment support

Environmental Impact & Sustainability

Our potassium thiocyanate production emphasizes environmental responsibility with proper analytical reagent waste management and comprehensive environmental impact control for educational operations.

Reagent Recovery

Analytical reagent recovery and recycling programs

Educational Sustainability

Supporting sustainable analytical chemistry education

Safe Disposal

Specialized disposal protocols for analytical reagents

Container Programs

Specialized container handling for analytical materials

Manufacturing Excellence & Quality Control

DRAVYOM's analytical reagent manufacturing facility employs controlled production technology for consistent potassium thiocyanate quality and complexation performance across all production batches.

Production Process

Controlled analytical reagent production with purity management

Consistent complexation and detection properties
Detection Testing

Iron detection sensitivity verification and complexation testing

Regular analytical performance monitoring
Safety Systems

Enhanced safety protocols for analytical reagent production

Comprehensive analytical quality management

Market Applications & Performance Data

Comprehensive laboratory data demonstrating potassium thiocyanate effectiveness across educational and analytical applications with reliable complexation and detection performance metrics.

Educational Institutions
Safety Record: 98.1% incident-free analytical experiments Performance: Consistent iron detection demonstrations Cost Efficiency: 34% more economical vs commercial preparations
Analytical Laboratories
Detection Sensitivity: Reliable complexation performance Quality: Meets analytical chemistry standards Customer Satisfaction: 94% user approval rate

DRAVYOM Competitive Advantages

Analytical Chemistry Expertise

Specialized knowledge in complexation and detection applications

Educational Focus

Dedicated support for educational institutions with analytical training

Safety Leadership

Enhanced safety protocols for analytical chemistry reagents

Reliable Supply

Consistent availability with analytical reagent expertise

Quality Consistency

Consistent analytical performance with certificates

Partnership Approach

Long-term relationships with specialized analytical support