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Potassium selenocyanate
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Potassium selenocyanate is the inorganic compound with the formula KSeCN. It is a hygroscopic white solid that is soluble in water, decomposing in air to red selenium and potassium cyanide. The compound has been characterized by X-ray crystallography, which confirms that it is a salt. The C-N and C-Se distances are 112 and 183 pm, respectively consistent with triple and single bonds.[1]
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.020.292 ![]() |
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CNKSe | |
Molar mass | 144.08 |
Appearance | colorless or white solid |
Density | 2.35 g/cm3 |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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