Potassium ferricyanide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula K₃[Fe(CN)₆], commonly known as red prussiate of potash or red blood salt. It has a molecular weight of 329.24 and appears as red crystals that are soluble in water. Its aqueous solution is yellow to yellow-green in color and contains the ferricyanide complex ion [Fe(CN)₆]³⁻.
| Identification |
| Name |
Potassium ferricyanide |
| Synonyms |
Tripotassium hexacyanoferrate; Potassium hexacyanoferrate (III); Red prussiate; Potassium iron(III)cyanide |
| Molecular Formula |
K3.[Fe(CN)6] |
| Molecular Weight |
329.24 |
| CAS Registry Number |
13746-66-2 (409-16-5) |
| Properties |
| Density |
1.85 |
| Water solubility |
464 g/L (20 ºC) |
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