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Thermo Scientific Potassium cyanide 97+%, Extra Pure
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Specifications:
| Application | Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Storage Temperature | Ambient | ||
| Product Type | Laboratory Chemical | Forms | Powder |
| Product Brand | Thermo Fisher Scientific™, thermo Scientific | ||
| Product Grade | Analytical grade | Formula | KCN |
Thermo Scientific™ Potassium Cyanide is a high-reactivity, extra pure reagent with a minimum titration value of 97.0%. This white crystalline compound is used primarily in electroplating, gold and silver extraction, organic synthesis, and analytical chemistry. Manufactured to high purity specifications, it ensures low levels of water and carbonate impurities, making it suitable for critical lab and industrial processes requiring cyanide-based chemistry.
Key Features and Benefits
- High purity (≥97.0%) confirmed by argentometric titration
- Extra pure grade for consistent and efficient chemical reactions
- Low moisture content (≤0.2%) enhances storage stability
- Strict control of carbonate, formate, and free alkali levels
- Suitable for metallurgical refining, organic synthesis, and chemical analysis
Applications
- Gold and silver electroplating
- Cyanide-based organic synthesis and reactions
- Extractive metallurgy for precious metals
- Cyanide speciation and quantitative titrations
- Laboratory use in redox and complexometric chemistry
Technical Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Titration (Argentometric) | ≥ 97.0% |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Water Content | ≤ 0.2% |
| Carbonate (as K₂CO₃) | ≤ 1.0% |
| Potassium Formate | ≤ 0.5% |
| Free Alkali (KOH) | ≤ 1.0% |
| Melting Point | 634 °C |
| Boiling Point | 1625 °C |
| Density (20 °C) | 1.55 g/cm³ |
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| CAS Number | 151-50-8 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00011397 |
| EINECS Number | 205-792-3 |
| UN Number | 1680 |
| ADR Classification | Class 6.1 (Toxic), Packing Group I |
| GHS Classification | GHS05 (Corrosive), GHS06 (Toxic), GHS08 (Health hazard), GHS09 (Environmental hazard) |
| Merck Index | 13,07709 |
Packaging Information
| Catalog Number | Pack Type | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 388311000 | Plastic bottle | 100 g |
| 388315000 | Plastic bottle | 500 g |
| 388310025 | Plastic bottle | 2.5 kg |
Thermo Scientific™ Potassium Cyanide 97+%, extra pure, offers reliable performance for industrial and laboratory applications requiring controlled cyanide chemistry. With stringent quality assurance on water and contaminant content, it is ideal for electroplating, extraction, and analytical protocols. Handle with extreme care, and only under appropriate safety conditions and regulatory compliance.
- Pack Size: 100g 500g 2.5kg