Barium thiocyanate
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Description
White, needle-shaped crystals that are used in dyeing textiles. Barium thiocyanate is also an ingredient in some photographic solutions.
Synonyms and Related Terms
barium sulfocyanide
Other Properties
Soluble in water, ethanol.
| Composition | Ba(SCN)2 - 2H2O |
|---|---|
| Density | 3.5 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 253.49 |
Hazards and Safety
Highly toxic by ingestion. Contact with skin and membranes may cause irritation.
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 1027