Barium thiocyanate is a colorless water-soluble salt that is very hygroscopic. It is highly toxic to ingestion and irritates the skin. It is also soluble in most alcohols and insoluble in simple alkanes.
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| IUPAC name Barium thiocyanate | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.016.587 |
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| Ba(SCN)2 | |
| Molar mass | 253.49 g/mol |
| Appearance | White crystals |
| 62.63 g/100 ml (25°C) | |
| Solubility | Soluble in acetone, methanol, and ethanol |
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| H301, H312, H315, H319, H332, H335 | |
| P261, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340 | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
Uses
Barium thiocyanate is used in dyeing textiles and is an ingredient in some photographic solutions. But because of its toxicity, it has limited uses.[3]
Preparation
Barium thiocyanate is prepared by dissolving barium metal or barium nitrate in a solution of thiocyanic acid.