Title: Lead Thiocyanate
CAS Registry Number: 592-87-0
Additional Names: Lead sulfocyanate
Molecular Formula: C2N2PbS2
Molecular Weight: 323.36
Percent Composition: C 7.43%, N 8.66%, Pb 64.08%, S 19.83%
Line Formula: Pb(SCN)2
Literature References: Prepn: Gardner, Weinberger, Inorg. Synth. 1, 85 (1939).
Properties: White, odorless powder. d 3.82. Poisonous! Sol in ~200 parts cold, 50 parts boiling water; also sol in alkali hydroxide and thiocyanate solns.
Density: d 3.82
Use: Reverse dyeing with aniline black; manufacture of safety matches and cartridges. |