Potassium Ferrocyanide
Potassium Ferrocyanide (K₄[Fe(CN)₆]·3H₂O) is an inorganic compound that appears as lemon-yellow crystals.
It is non-toxic in its pure form and widely used in various industries, including food processing,
chemical manufacturing, and photography. Potassium Ferrocyanide is valued for its role as an anti-caking
agent, stabilizer, and intermediate in chemical processes.
- Chemical Formula : K₄[Fe(CN)₆]·3H₂O
- Molecular Weight : 422.39 g/mol
- Appearance : Lemon-yellow crystalline powder
- Solubility : Soluble in water
- Grade : Food / Industrial
- Applications :
- Used as an anti-caking agent in table salt and food-grade products
- Applied in chemical industries as an intermediate for pigments and dyes
- Utilized in the photographic industry for toning solutions
- Helps in metal treatment and electroplating processes
- Laboratory use in analytical chemistry for detection of ferric ions