Mercuric Thiocyanate AR (5g)
Mercuric Thiocyanate AR (5g) is primarily used as a laboratory chemical, specifically as an analytical reagent and in chemical research. It’s also used in specialized applications like pyrotechnics to create a “Pharaoh’s Serpent” effect and in photography as an intensifier.Additionally, it’s used as a reagent for chloride analysis in water and can be a reactant in the synthesis of coordination complexes.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
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Analytical Reagent:Mercuric Thiocyanate is used in various analytical methods, particularly for determining chloride ion concentration in water samples.
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Chemical Research:It serves as a reactant in the synthesis of various compounds, including polymeric mercury(II) coordination complexes and organometallic single crystals.
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Pyrotechnics:Mercuric Thiocyanate is known for its use in pyrotechnics, where it creates a “Pharaoh’s Serpent” effect when burned.
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Photography:It can be used as a photographic intensifier, enhancing the density of images.
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Other Uses:It has also been used as a catalyst in the addition of HSCN to alkynes
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