| Identification | |
| Name: | Ferrate(4-),hexakis(cyano-kC)-,potassium, hydrate (1:4:3), (OC-6-11)- |
| Synonyms: | Ferrate(4-),hexacyano-, tetrapotassium, trihydrate (8CI);Ferrate(4-), hexakis(cyano-C)-,tetrapotassium, trihydrate, (OC-6-11)-;Iron potassium cyanide (FeK4(CN)6)trihydrate;Potassium hexacyanoferrate(II)trihydrate;Tetrapotassiumhexacyanoferrate trihydrate;Potassium ferrocyanide; |
| CAS: | 14459-95-1 |
| EINECS: | 237-722-2 |
| Molecular Formula: | C6H6FeK4N6O3 |
| Molecular Weight: | 422.36 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/6CN.Fe.4K.3H2O/c6*1-2;;;;;;;;/h;;;;;;;;;;;3*1H2/q6*-1;+2;4*+1;;; |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | 1588 |
| Density: | 1.85 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, stong acids (may generate very toxic HCN). Not combustible. |
| Solubility: | 270 g/L (12 oC) |
| Appearance: | yellow monoclinic crystals |
| HS Code: | 28372000 |
| Storage Temperature: | Store at RT. |
| Usage: | When combined with ferric (iron) salts, potassium ferrocyanide forms the pigment prussian blue. |
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