Potassium Ferricyanide

K₃[Fe(CN)₆]

IUPAC: Potassium hexacyanoferrate(III)

CAS: 13746-66-2

نظرة عامة

Potassium ferricyanide is a bright red salt used in blueprint photography, electroplating, and as a mild oxidizing agent. Despite containing cyanide groups, it is relatively non-toxic.

التركيب

العنصر الرمز الذرات الكتلة الذرية
Carbon C 6 12,0110
Nitrogen N 6 14,0070
Potassium K 3 39,0980
Iron Fe 1 55,8450

التركيب العنصري

C
21,9%
N
25,5%
Fe
Iron ×1
17,0%

الاستخدامات

  • Blueprint making
  • Electroplating
  • Prussian blue synthesis
  • Iron staining in histology

حقائق مثيرة

  • The deep blue pigment Prussian blue is made from this compound, accidentally discovered in 1706

السلامة

  • ⚠ Low toxicity despite CN groups
  • ⚠ Releases HCN with strong acid

Structure

SMILES

[C-]#N.[C-]#N.[C-]#N.[C-]#N.[C-]#N.[C-]#N.[K+].[K+].[K+].[Fe+3]

الخصائص

النوع
inorganic
الحالة
solid
الكتلة المولية
329,25 g/mol
الكثافة
1,8900 g/cm³
الذوبانية
464 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
328,8445
TPSA
143,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
12
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
16
Complexity
127,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Potassium Ferricyanide?
Potassium Ferricyanide (K₃[Fe(CN)₆]) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Potassium hexacyanoferrate(III).
What is the molecular weight of Potassium Ferricyanide?
Potassium Ferricyanide has a molar mass of 329.25 g/mol.
What state is Potassium Ferricyanide at room temperature?
Potassium Ferricyanide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Potassium Ferricyanide organic or inorganic?
Potassium Ferricyanide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Potassium Ferricyanide?
Potassium Ferricyanide (K₃[Fe(CN)₆]) is composed of Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Potassium (K), Iron (Fe).