Potassium Ferrocyanide NOT FOR SALE
Potassium Ferricyanide laboratory grade manufacturer, supplier and exporter.
NOT FOR SALE, EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY
Application
Potassium ferricyanide is also one of two compounds present in ferroxyl indicator solution (along with phenolphthalein) which turns blue (Prussian blue) in the presence of Fe2+ ions, and which can therefore be used to detect metal oxidation that will lead to rust. It is possible to calculate the number of moles of Fe2+ ions by using a colorimeter, because of the very intense color of Prussian blue Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3.
SAFETY :
Potassium ferricyanide has very low toxicity, its main hazard being that it is a mild irritant to the eyes and skin. However, under very strongly acidic conditions, highly toxic hydrogen cyanide gas is evolved, according to the equation:
6 H+ + [Fe(CN)6]3− → 6 HCN + Fe3+[9]
The reaction with hydrochloric acid is as follows:
6 HCl + K3[Fe(CN)6] → 6 HCN + FeCl3 + 3 KCl
Technical Specification
| Physical state and appearance | Solid. (crystalline powder.) |
| Odor | Not available |
| Taste | Not available |
| Molecular Weight | 329.25 g/mole |
| Color | Red |
| pH (1% soln/water) | Not available |
| Boiling Point | Not available |
| Melting Point | Decomposes |
| Critical Temperature | Not available |
| Specific Gravity | 1.85 (Water = 1) |
| Vapor Pressure | Not applicable |
| Vapor Density | Not available |
| Volatility | Not available |
| Odor Threshold | Not available |
| Water/Oil Dist. Coeff | Not available |
| Ionicity (in Water) | Not available |
| Dispersion Properties | See solubility in water |
| Solubility | Soluble in cold water |
| Stability | The product is stable |
| Instability Temperature | Not available |
| Conditions of Instability | Heat, light, incompatible materials |
| Incompatibility with various substances | Reactive with acids |
| Corrosivity | Non-corrosive in presence of glass |
50 Grams, 100, 500 Gram packet. Also available in 1 Kg, 5 Kg and 25 Kg Export quality packing standard.