Ferricianuro de potasio

K₃[Fe(CN)₆]

IUPAC: Potassium hexacyanoferrate(III)

CAS: 13746-66-2

Descripción general

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.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Carbono C 6 12,0110
Nitrógeno N 6 14,0070
Potasio K 3 39,0980
Hierro Fe 1 55,8450

Composición elemental

C
Carbono ×6
21,9%
N
Nitrógeno ×6
25,5%
K
Potasio ×3
35,6%
Fe
Hierro ×1
17,0%

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

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

Estructura

SMILES

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

Propiedades

Tipo
inorganic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
329,25 g/mol
Densidad
1,8900 g/cm³
Solubilidad
464 g/L at 20°C

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
328,8445
TPSA
143,0 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
0
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
12
Enlaces rotables
0
Átomos pesados
16
Complejidad
127,0

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Frequently Asked Questions

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