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VWR Potassium hexacyanoferrate (II) trihydrate ≥96%, TECHNICAL, 1kg
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Specifications:
| Application | Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Storage Temperature | Ambient | ||
| Product Type | Laboratory Chemical | Forms | Powder |
| Product Brand | VWR | ||
| Product Grade | Analytical grade | Formula | K₄Fe(CN)₆·3H₂O |
VWR® Potassium Hexacyanoferrate(II) Trihydrate (≥96%), also known as potassium ferrocyanide, is a technical-grade crystalline salt with applications in pigment production, electroplating, metallurgy, and chemical processing.
While not of analytical purity, the ≥96% technical grade is well-suited for industrial and large-scale uses, including the manufacture of Prussian blue pigments, surface treatments, and as a complexing agent in various chemical processes.
Key Features
- Technical Grade Purity: Assay ≥96%.
- Stable Hydrate: Supplied as crystalline trihydrate.
- Industrial Utility: Suitable for large-scale and technical applications.
- Versatile Reagent: Employed in pigments, electroplating, and metal finishing.
- Economical Option: Bulk availability for cost-effective industrial use.
Applications
- Pigment Industry: Precursor for Prussian blue and related iron-cyanide pigments.
- Electroplating & Metallurgy: Complexing agent in baths and surface finishing.
- Industrial Chemistry: Reagent for large-scale inorganic processes.
- Water & Waste Treatment: Occasionally used for heavy-metal precipitation.
- Laboratory Demonstrations: Useful for showing ferrocyanide chemistry, though not for trace analytical use.
Specifications
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Assay (Purity) | ≥96% |
| CAS Number | 14459-95-1 |
| Molecular Formula | K₄Fe(CN)₆·3H₂O |
| Molecular Weight | 422.39 g/mol |
| Appearance | Yellow crystalline solid |
| Melting Point | 70 °C |
| Density (20 °C) | 1.889 g/cm³ |
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Hazard Classification | Environmentally hazardous |
Packaging & Ordering Information
| Catalog Number | Description | Pack Size | Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26812.295 | VWR® Potassium Hexacyanoferrate(II) Trihydrate ≥96%, Technical Grade | 1 kg | Plastic bottle |
Safety Information
- Hazard Classification: Environmental hazard.
- Precautions: Avoid release into the environment. Prevent contact with acids (may liberate toxic hydrogen cyanide gas). Handle with gloves and protective clothing.
VWR® Potassium Hexacyanoferrate(II) Trihydrate ≥96%, Technical Grade is a reliable and cost-effective ferrocyanide salt for industrial chemistry, pigment manufacture, and electroplating processes. Its technical-grade quality makes it suitable for large-scale applications where ultra-high purity is not required.