S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

MERCURIC THIOCYANATE

Synonyms:						Mercury (II) Thiocyanate; 
							Mercuric Sulfocyanate

CAS No:						592-85-8

Chemical Formula:					Hg(CNS)2

Formula Weight:					316.75

Description:						White to white with a faint yellow cast  	powder, decomposes without melting, 	burns with a	bluish flame.

Assay:							99.0 – 105.0 %

Assay (Hg):						61.7% to 64.9%

Solubility:						Soluble in Dilute Hydrochloric acid, 	Ethanol; slightly soluble in cold water.

Sodium (Na):					< 0.01 %  

Iron (Fe):						< 0.002%

Chloride sensitivity:				To Pass Test

Melting Point:					165 Deg. C (dec.)

Residue after Ignition:				< 0.05%

NOTE:						PROTECT FROM LIGHT

Effective: 06/12/18