Description

Ammonium Ferrocyanide is an inorganic coordination compound with significant industrial utility. This yellow crystalline solid is valued for its role as a key precursor in the production of pigments and as a specialized reagent in analytical chemistry. It serves critical functions in sectors such as the pigment and dye industry, analytical laboratories, and specialty chemical manufacturing.

Application

• Pigment Manufacturing: A primary precursor in the synthesis of iron blue pigments (e.g., Prussian Blue, Milori Blue) used in paints, inks, and plastics.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a reagent for the detection and quantitative determination of various metal ions, including zinc and copper.
• Anti-Caking Agent: Employed in limited, specific applications as an additive to prevent clumping in certain industrial salts (subject to regional food safety regulations).
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a starting material or intermediate in the preparation of other cyanometallate complexes and specialty chemicals.
• Laboratory Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studies in coordination chemistry and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium Ferrocyanide
CAS No.	14481-29-9
Molecular Formula	(NH4)4[Fe(CN)6] • xH2O
Molecular Weight	284.11 g/mol (Anhydrous)
Synonyms	Ammonium hexacyanoferrate(II); Ferrous ammonium cyanide; Ammonium ferrocyanide trihydrate; Yellow prussiate of ammonia; Tetrammonium hexacyanoferrate; Ammonium hexacyanoferrate(4-); EINECS 238-499-9
EINECS	238-499-9

Quality Control

Our Ammonium Ferrocyanide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept away from strong acids and strong oxidizers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow crystals or crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 12.0% (for trihydrate)
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.1%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.05%

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