Description

Ferric Ferricyanide, also known as Prussian Blue, is a complex inorganic pigment renowned for its intense blue color and unique chemical properties. This compound is critical for industries requiring high-performance colorants with excellent lightfastness and chemical stability. It is primarily utilized in the manufacturing of paints, inks, plastics, and specialized chemical applications where consistent quality and reliable performance are paramount.

Application

• Pigment for Paints and Coatings: Used as a high-quality blue pigment in industrial paints, automotive coatings, and artist colors due to its excellent tinting strength and stability.
• Printing Inks: A key component in the formulation of printing inks for packaging, publications, and security printing.
• Plastics and Polymers: Employed as a colorant for masterbatches and compounded plastics to achieve a stable blue hue.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor or intermediate in the synthesis of other complex inorganic compounds and catalysts.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized in certain laboratory tests and as a reagent in specific analytical procedures.
• Security Features: Incorporated into security inks and dyes for document authentication and anti-counterfeiting measures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ferric Ferricyanide
CAS No.	14433-93-3
Molecular Formula	Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	859.23 (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Prussian Blue; Iron(III) hexacyanoferrate(III); Ferric ferrocyanide; Berlin Blue; Chinese Blue; Paris Blue; Milori Blue; Pigment Blue 27; CI 77510; Iron Blue
EINECS	238-411-4

Quality Control

Our Ferric Ferricyanide is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with relevant industry specifications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for every shipment, detailing key parameters such as purity, color strength, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the rigorous demands of industrial and specialty chemical applications.

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 incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark blue fine powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3)	≥ 95.0%
Moisture Content	≤ 5.0%
Water-soluble matter	≤ 1.0%
pH (10% aqueous suspension)	3.0 - 6.0
Particle Size (D50)	< 10 µm

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