Potassium Thiocyanate – LR Grade, 100g

Potassium Thiocyanate is a versatile inorganic compound supplied in a 100g pack and manufactured to Laboratory Reagent (LR) grade. It is suitable for use in educational science laboratories, offering reliable quality for practical chemistry experiments and demonstrations.

Identified by CAS Number: 333‑20‑0 and with no UN number, potassium thiocyanate is not classified as hazardous for transport when used appropriately. It is a crystalline, water‑soluble salt commonly used in qualitative analysis and reaction studies due to its clear and characteristic chemical behaviour.

Easy to weigh, dissolve, and store, this reagent is well suited to routine classroom use and supports consistent experimental outcomes across multiple lessons.

Key Features

• Potassium Thiocyanate crystalline salt
• Laboratory Reagent (LR) grade
• 100g pack – ideal for educational use
• CAS No: 333‑20‑0
• No UN number – non‑hazardous for standard transport
• Water‑soluble and easy to prepare for experiments
• Suitable for school laboratories and prep rooms

Ideal for School Science Lessons

Potassium Thiocyanate is particularly useful in GCSE and A‑Level chemistry lessons, where reaction chemistry and qualitative analysis are key curriculum topics. When used under teacher supervision and in line with COSHH guidelines, it provides engaging and visually clear experimental results.

• Demonstrating complex ion formation
• Qualitative tests involving transition metal ions
• Supporting lessons on ionic compounds and solubility
• Teacher‑led demonstrations of reaction colour changes
• Developing strong practical and analytical skills

Reliable, clear in its behaviour, and well suited to classroom use, Potassium Thiocyanate LR Grade is a valuable teaching reagent that helps students build confidence and understanding in practical chemistry.