Sodium ferrocyanide decahydrate
CAS 14434-22-1
EC 680-419-9
Formula C6FeN6.10H2O.4Na
MW 303.91 g/mol
Salts & Minerals Food & NutritionMining & MetalsTextile, Leather & Paper Antioxidant & StabilizerChelation & Sequestration
Description
Sodium ferrocyanide decahydrate, also known as yellow prussiate of soda, is an inorganic iron-cyanide coordination salt registered under CAS 14434-22-1 and EC 680-419-9. Unlike free cyanide compounds, the ferrocyanide complex is chemically stable and of low toxicity under normal handling conditions.
In food-grade salt processing, sodium ferrocyanide functions as an anti-caking agent by binding to sodium chloride crystal surfaces and inhibiting moisture-driven agglomeration. In mining and hydrometallurgy, it acts as a selective precipitant for heavy metals such as copper and zinc, forming insoluble ferrocyanide complexes that are removed from process streams. Textile and leather operations use it as a sequestrant to control trace metal contamination in dye baths.
This material is supplied in powder form and is available in food-grade and technical-grade specifications. Compliance documentation can be provided against FCC and REACH requirements. Standard packaging formats include 25 kg bags, with bulk options available on request.
In food-grade salt processing, sodium ferrocyanide functions as an anti-caking agent by binding to sodium chloride crystal surfaces and inhibiting moisture-driven agglomeration. In mining and hydrometallurgy, it acts as a selective precipitant for heavy metals such as copper and zinc, forming insoluble ferrocyanide complexes that are removed from process streams. Textile and leather operations use it as a sequestrant to control trace metal contamination in dye baths.
This material is supplied in powder form and is available in food-grade and technical-grade specifications. Compliance documentation can be provided against FCC and REACH requirements. Standard packaging formats include 25 kg bags, with bulk options available on request.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 82°C -10H{2}O |
| Density | 1,458 g/cm 3 |
| Flash Point | 435°C |
| Appearance | solid |
| Color | Light yellow |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Form | Powder |
| Water Solubility | soluble |
| Refractive Index | 1.530 |
| Log P | -0.250 (est) |
Trade & Regulatory
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids |
| WGK (Germany) | 3 |
Other Names
Sodium ferrocyanideYellow prussiate of sodaYELLOW PRUSSIATE OF SODA DECAHYDRATESODIUM HEXACYANOFERRATE(II)-10-HYDRATESODIUM HEXACYANOFERRATE(II) DECAHYDRATETetrasodium hexacyanoferrate(4-) decahydrateFerrate(4-), hexacyano-, tetrasodium, decahydrate
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