Description

Lithium Ferrocyanide is an inorganic salt of significant industrial importance, known for its role as a precursor and intermediate in the synthesis of specialized materials. This compound is valued for its ability to introduce both lithium and ferrocyanide ions into complex chemical matrices, enabling precise material engineering. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the battery materials, specialty pigments, and chemical research sectors for developing next-generation products.

Application

• Battery Material Precursor: Used in the research and development of cathode materials and solid electrolytes for lithium-ion and other advanced battery systems.
• Specialty Pigments & Dyes: Serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of high-performance inorganic pigments, particularly Prussian blue and its variants.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a reagent for introducing the ferrocyanide anion in organic and inorganic synthesis processes.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated as a component or precursor in catalytic systems for various chemical transformations.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reagent in specific quantitative analytical methods.
• Corrosion Inhibition: Studied for potential application in formulating corrosion-resistant coatings or treatments for metals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Ferrocyanide
CAS No.	13601-18-8
Molecular Formula	Li4Fe(CN)6 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 235.80 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium hexacyanoferrate(II); Tetralithium hexacyanoferrate; Ferrocyanic acid, tetralithium salt; Lithium ferrocyanate; Lithium hexacyanoferrate(4-); Lithium ferrous cyanide
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Quality Control

Our Lithium Ferrocyanide is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical characterization, to meet the stringent requirements of industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizers. Due to its sensitivity to fluoride and strong alkali, ensure segregation in storage. For long-term stability, maintain at controlled room temperature (15-25°C).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Lithium Ferrocyanide)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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