Sodium ferricyanide

Agent Name
Sodium ferricyanide
CAS Number
14217-21-1
Formula
C6-Fe-N6.3Na
Major Category
Metals
Sodium ferricyanide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Ferrate(3-), hexakis(cyano-C)-, trisodium; Ferrate(3-), hexakis(cyano-kappaC)-, sodium (1:3), (OC-6-11)-; Ferrate(3-), hexakis(cyano-kappaC)-, trisodium, (OC-6-11)-; Trisodium hexacyanoferrate; [ChemIDplus] Red prussiate of soda; [Hawley]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Red solid; [EPA OHM/TADS] Red deliquescent crystals; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used in dyeing, printing, and production of pigments; [Hawley]
Comments
A mild skin irritant; [EPA OHM/TADS] See "Potassium ferricyanide."
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Adverse Effects

Other Poison
Chemical Asphyxiant

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

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