Calcium ferrocyanide
Agent Name
Calcium ferrocyanide
CAS Number
13821-08-4
Formula
C6-Fe-N6.2Ca
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Dicalcium hexacyanoferrate; Ferrate(4-), hexakis(cyano-kappaC)-, calcium (1:2), (OC-6-11)-; [ChemIDplus] Calcium hexacyanoferrate(II); [MSDSonline]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Dodecahydrate: Yellow solid; [Hawley] Fine faintly yellow crystals; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to remove metallic impurities from citric, tartaric, and other acids; [Hawley]
Comments
Ferrocyanide complexes are stable and practically nontoxic because of the strong bonding between iron and cyanide. Cyanide ions may be formed slowly when the chemical is irradiated with UV light. [Ullmann]
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Other Poison
Chemical Asphyxiant
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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