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HS Code |
505557 |
| Chemical Name | Mercury Thiocyanate |
| Chemical Formula | Hg(SCN)2 |
| Molar Mass | 316.74 g/mol |
| Appearance | White to grayish crystalline solid |
| Melting Point | 165°C (329°F, decomposes) |
| Solubility In Water | Slightly soluble |
| Density | 4.09 g/cm3 |
| Cas Number | 592-85-8 |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Toxicity | Highly toxic |
| Uses | Formerly used in fireworks and chemical demonstrations ('Pharaoh's serpent') |
| Stability | Unstable, decomposes on heating |
| Storage Conditions | Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances |
| Color Change On Decomposition | Turns into brown/black mass upon heating |
| Main Hazard | Releases toxic gases including mercury vapors and carbon disulfide when decomposed |
As an accredited Mercury Thiocyanate factory, we enforce strict quality protocols—every batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure consistent efficacy and safety standards.
| Packing | White, opaque plastic bottle labeled "Mercury Thiocyanate, 100g." Cautionary symbols, hazard warnings, and product details clearly displayed. Secure screw cap. |
| Shipping | Mercury Thiocyanate must be shipped in tightly sealed containers, clearly labeled with hazard warnings. It should be packaged in compliance with regulations for toxic and environmentally hazardous substances, kept away from heat, flames, and incompatible materials, and transported by authorized carriers according to local and international hazardous materials guidelines (such as IATA, DOT, or IMDG). |
| Storage | Mercury thiocyanate should be stored in a tightly sealed, corrosion-resistant container, clearly labeled, and kept in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, moisture, acids, and incompatible materials. Store it separately from food, drink, and combustibles. Access should be restricted to trained personnel, and proper spill containment measures should be in place due to its toxicity and hazardous decomposition products. |
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Purity 99%: Mercury Thiocyanate with 99% purity is used in inorganic synthesis, where high chemical yield and minimal contamination are achieved. Melting Point 167°C: Mercury Thiocyanate with a melting point of 167°C is used in controlled pyrotechnic demonstrations, where precise thermal decomposition enables predictable reaction kinetics. Particle Size <50 μm: Mercury Thiocyanate with particle size less than 50 μm is used in laboratory-scale reaction studies, where uniform dispersion and rapid surface reactivity are obtained. Stability Temperature 120°C: Mercury Thiocyanate with stability up to 120°C is used in thermal analysis laboratories, where thermal stability ensures consistent experimental results. Moisture Content <0.5%: Mercury Thiocyanate with moisture content below 0.5% is used in analytical chemistry applications, where low hygroscopicity prevents sample degradation. Analytical Grade: Mercury Thiocyanate analytical grade is used in educational chemistry experiments, where reliable decomposition reactions demonstrate thermal effects visually. Reagent Grade: Mercury Thiocyanate reagent grade is used in qualitative inorganic analysis, where specific anion detection accuracy is maximized. |
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