Description

Sodium Hexacyanoferrate (II) Decahydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt, also known as sodium ferrocyanide decahydrate. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile chemical intermediate and a source of the ferrocyanide ion in various industrial and analytical processes. It is essential for manufacturers and laboratories in sectors such as chemical synthesis, food processing, and analytical chemistry, where precise and reliable cyanide-based reagents are required.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor or reagent in the production of other cyanide complexes and pigments.
• Food Additive (Anti-caking Agent): Used in table salt and other powdered food products under strict regulatory guidelines (e.g., FCC grade).
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reagent in titrations and qualitative analysis for metal ion detection.
• Electroplating & Metal Treatment: Serves in specific plating baths and surface treatment formulations.
• Laboratory Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying coordination chemistry and catalytic processes.
• Photography (Historical Processes): Finds application in certain photographic developing and toning solutions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Hexacyanoferrate (II) Decahydrate
CAS No.	59299-99-9
Molecular Formula	Na4Fe(CN)6 · 10H2O
Molecular Weight	484.06 g/mol (anhydrous basis: 303.91 g/mol)
Synonyms	Sodium Ferrocyanide Decahydrate; Tetrasodium Hexacyanoferrate(II) Decahydrate; Yellow Prussiate of Soda; YPS; Tetrasodium Hexakis(cyano-C)ferrate(4-) Decahydrate; Sodium Hexacyanoferrate(4-) Decahydrate; Ferrate(4-), hexakis(cyano-C)-, tetrasodium, decahydrate
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Quality Control

Our Sodium Hexacyanoferrate (II) Decahydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer requirements, including compliance with relevant standards such as Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) for food-grade 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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 99.0%
Water (Karl Fischer)	36.0 - 38.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01%

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