Description

Ferric Hexacyanide is an inorganic coordination compound, also known as Iron(III) Hexacyanoferrate(II). This material is valued for its role as a precursor in the synthesis of advanced pigments and its utility in specific catalytic and electrochemical applications. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the specialty chemicals, pigments, and advanced materials sectors for research and development or specialized production processes.

Application

• Pigment and Dye Intermediate: A key precursor in the manufacture of high-performance blue pigments, including variants of Prussian blue and related complex inorganic colorants.
• Electrochemical Research: Investigated for use in electrode materials and battery components due to its redox-active cyanide-bridged structure.
• Catalysis: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in select organic synthesis and oxidation reactions.
• Chemical Synthesis: Used as a starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of other coordination compounds and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed in specific qualitative and quantitative analytical procedures as a reagent.
• Specialty Coatings: Incorporated into formulations for functional or anti-corrosive coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ferric Hexacyanide
CAS No.	13408-62-3
Molecular Formula	Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	859.23 (Anhydrous)
Synonyms	Iron(III) Hexacyanoferrate(II); Ferric Ferrocyanide; Prussian Blue (insoluble form); Iron Blue; CI Pigment Blue 27; Ferric Hexacyanoferrate; Paris Blue; Berlin Blue; Chinese Blue
EINECS	236-491-3

Quality Control

Our Ferric Hexacyanide is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark blue powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3)	≥ 95.0%
Moisture Content	≤ 5.0%
Water Soluble Matter	≤ 1.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.5%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.