What is Hg(SCN)2? Important knowledge about Hg(SCN)2.

  1. Definition of Hg(SCN)2:

Hg(SCN)2, also commonly known as Mercuric Thiocyanate, is a chemical compound. In this name, “Hg” represents Mercury, “(SCN)” represents thiocyanate, and “2” represents the number of thiocyanate ions in each molecule of the compound. The molar mass of Hg(SCN)2 is 316.8 g/mol.

1.3. The atomic mass of Hg(SCN)2 is determined by the total atomic mass of Mercury and two thiocyanate groups. Each thiocyanate group consists of one Carbon, one Nitrogen, and one Sulfur atom.

1.4. In the Hg(SCN)2 molecule, the Mercury ion (Hg2+) forms bonds with two thiocyanate ions (SCN-).

  1. Properties:

2.1. Hg(SCN)2 is a white crystalline substance, odorless and insoluble in water. The pH of Hg(SCN)2 solution can vary depending on its concentration.

2.2. The chemical properties of Hg(SCN)2 include its ability to react with other substances such as metals, acids, nonmetals, and salts.

  1. Common chemical reactions of Hg(SCN)2: Note that not all reactions occur with Hg(SCN)2, it depends on the conditions and the substances present.

  2. Preparation of Hg(SCN)2:

4.1. In the laboratory, Hg(SCN)2 is commonly prepared through the reaction of mercury with thiocyanic acid.

4.2. On an industrial scale, Hg(SCN)2 is produced through the reaction of mercury with thiocyanic acid under controlled temperature and pressure conditions.

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