Potassium ferrocyanide yellow (T)

This text has been automatically translated and may contain errors. Potassium ferrocyanide yellow (T) is a substance for experiments for education, development, research and entertainment.

Use

Potassium ferrocyanide yellow (T) is used, among other things, to detect iron compounds. This creates a blue color. This same blue color is created when you make pigments from it. Finally, potassium ferrocyanide yellow can be used in cyanotype or blueprint. For cyanotype, the potassium ferrocyanide red is usually used. Both can be used, the colouring effect of the potassium ferrocyanides is not equal.

Properties

We sell potassium ferrocyanide yellow (water-containing trihydrate) of technical (T) quality, the content in this case is at least 96%. Other names include potassium hexacyanoferrate(II), potassium ferrocyanide and potassium hexacyanoferrate(II). Not to be confused with potassium ferrocyanide red, the names are very similar with sometimes only one letter difference.

Dangers

Potassium ferrocyanide yellow (T) is classified as a hazardous substance (REACH/CLP). It is toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. As with potassium ferrocyanide red, a poisonous gas can be formed in combination with acids. Even for that reason keep out of the reach of children and store cool, dry and dark.