Sodium ferrocyanide

Sodium ferrocyanide[1]
IUPAC name Tetrasodium [hexacyanoferrate(II)]
Other names Yellow prussiate of soda (YPS), Tetrasodium hexacyanoferrate, Gelbnatron, Ferrocyannatrium, sodium hexacyanoferrate(II)
Identifiers
CAS number	13601-19-9
PubChem	26129
EC number	237-081-9
Properties
Molecular formula	Na4Fe(CN)6
Molar mass	303.91 g/mol
Appearance	Yellow crystals
Density	1.458 g/cm3
Melting point	435 °C (decomposes)
Solubility in water	18 g/100 mL
Structure
Crystal structure	monoclinic
Hazards
S-phrases	S22 S24 S25
Related compounds
Other anions	Sodium ferricyanide (Red prussiate of soda)
Y ferrocyanide (verify) (what is: Y/N?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Sodium ferrocyanide is the sodium salt of the coordination compound of formula [Fe(CN)₆]^4-. It is a yellow crystalline solid that is soluble in water and insoluble in alcohol. Despite the presence of the cyanide ligands, sodium ferrocyanide is not especially toxic (acceptable daily intake 0–0.025 mg/(kg body weight)^[2]) because the cyanides are tightly bound to the metal. In its hydrous form, Na₄Fe(CN)₆·10H₂O (sodium ferrocyanide decahydrate), it is sometimes known as yellow prussiate of soda. The yellow color is the color of ferrocyanide anion.

Uses

Sodium ferrocyanide is a chemical additive known as E 535. It is added to road and food grade salt as an anticaking agent.^[2] When combined with iron, it converts to a deep blue pigment called Prussian blue.^[3] In photography, it is used for bleaching, toning, and fixing. It is used as a stabilizer for the coating on welding rods. In the petroleum industry, it is used for removal of mercaptans.

Production

Sodium ferrocyanide is produced industrially from hydrogen cyanide, ferrous chloride, and calcium hydroxide, the combination of which affords Ca₂[Fe(CN)₆]^.11H₂O. A solution of this salt is then treated with sodium salts to precipitate the mixed calcium-sodium salt CaNa₂[Fe(CN)₆], which in turn is treated with sodium carbonate to give the tetrasodium salt.^[4]

References

1. ^ Sodium ferrocyanide MSDS
2. ^ ^{a b} "Toxicological evaluation of some food additives including anticaking agents, antimicrobials, antioxidants, emulsifiers and thickening agents". World Health Organization, Geneva. 1974. http://www.inchem.org/documents/jecfa/jecmono/v05je02.htm. Retrieved 18 May 2009. 
3. ^ "Prussian blue". Encyclopædia Britannica. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/480982/Prussian-blue. Retrieved 18 May. 2009. 
4. ^ E. Gail, S. Gos, Rupprecht Kulzer, J. L örsch, A. Rubo, M. Sauer "Cyano Compounds", Inorganic in Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry, 2007, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim. doi:10.1002/14356007.a08 159.pub2

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