Title: Calcium Thiocyanate
CAS Registry Number: 2092-16-2
Additional Names: Calcium rhodanate; calcium sulfocyanate
Molecular Formula: C2CaN2S2
Molecular Weight: 156.24
Percent Composition: C 15.37%, Ca 25.65%, N 17.93%, S 41.05%
Line Formula: Ca(SCN)2
Literature References: Prepn: Gmelins, Calcium (8th ed.) 28B, 972-976 (1958).
Derivative Type: Tetrahydrate
Properties: Hygroscopic crystals or cryst powder. Dec on heating above 160°. Very sol in water; sol in methanol, ethanol, acetone. Keep well closed.
Use: In manuf of acrylonitrile polymers; for parchmentizing; for stiffening of textiles; soln as a solvent for textiles. |