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Lab Chemical
POTASSIUM FERRICYANIDE AR
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Potassium ferricyanide is the chemical compound with the formula K3[Fe(CN)6]. This bright red salt contains the octahedrally coordinated [Fe(CN)6]3− ion.It is soluble in water and its solution shows some green-yellow fluorescence.
Application
In histology, potassium ferricyanide is used to detect ferrous iron in biological tissue. Potassium ferricyanide reacts with ferrous iron in acidic solution to produce the insoluble blue pigment, commonly referred to as Turnbull's blue or Prussian blue.
Dosage
Potassium ferrocyanide is apparently benign and does not decompose to cyanide in the body. Inhalation: May cause irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing and shortness of breath. Ingestion: Large doses may cause gastrointestinal upset with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and possible cramping.
