Potassium Ferricyanide Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Potassium hexacyanoferrate(III)
- Red Prussiate of Potash
- K3[Fe(CN)6]
Potassium ferricyanide supplier enquiries in Malaysia cover technical, laboratory reagent and photographic or imaging requirements. Also called potassium hexacyanoferrate(III) and red prussiate of potash, K3[Fe(CN)6] is traded as bright red to deep red crystals or crystalline powder.
Grade selection depends on assay, moisture, insoluble matter and ferrocyanide limits. Technical material serves named industrial processes, while reagent grade is used when an analytical or biochemical method defines tighter controls. Imaging users should state the exact photographic or blueprint procedure.
Laboratories use potassium ferricyanide as a redox reagent in analysis, staining and synthesis. Manufacturers, metal finishers and imaging processes may also specify the ferricyanide complex for oxidation, bath chemistry or image reduction. It is not potassium ferrocyanide and is not potassium cyanide.
Send the required grade, assay and impurity limits, application, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
- CAS number
- 13746-66-2
- Formula
- K3[Fe(CN)6]
- Grade
- technical, laboratory reagent, photographic and imaging
- Appearance
- bright red to deep red crystalline powder or crystals
Potassium Ferricyanide grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical potassium ferricyanide | bright red to deep red crystals or crystalline powder | — | Industrial oxidation, pigment, imaging and metal-treatment formulations that explicitly specify the ferricyanide complex. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Laboratory reagent potassium ferricyanide | red crystalline powder | — | Redox analysis, biochemical methods and synthesis procedures that require a defined reagent-grade potassium ferricyanide. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Photographic and imaging potassium ferricyanide | red crystalline powder or buyer-specified solution preparation | — | Photographic reduction, blueprint and related imaging processes that name red prussiate or potassium ferricyanide in the method. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy potassium ferricyanide from ChemTrade
Request a quote for potassium ferricyanide
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical identity | potassium hexacyanoferrate(III), K3[Fe(CN)6] | — |
| Appearance | bright red to deep red crystalline powder or crystals | — |
| CAS number | 13746-66-2 | — |
| Grade controls | assay, moisture, insoluble matter and ferrocyanide content confirmed against the required grade | — |
Potassium Ferricyanide applications
Safety and handling
Store sealed, dry and away from acids, heat, strong reducing agents and incompatible chemicals. Prevent contamination and follow the safety information for the quoted grade. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about potassium ferricyanide
Is potassium ferricyanide the same as potassium ferrocyanide?
No. Potassium ferricyanide is the iron(III) complex K3[Fe(CN)6], while potassium ferrocyanide is the iron(II) complex K4[Fe(CN)6]. They are related but distinct products with different redox behaviour and uses.
Is potassium ferricyanide the same as potassium cyanide?
No. Potassium ferricyanide is a coordinated iron-cyanide complex, whereas potassium cyanide is KCN. They are different chemical identities and must never be treated as aliases or substituted by name.
Which potassium ferricyanide grade should I request?
Technical grade serves named industrial and imaging processes. Laboratory reagent grade is selected when a method defines assay, insoluble matter or ferrocyanide limits. Send the procedure or current specification.
What is red prussiate of potash?
Red prussiate of potash is an established name for potassium ferricyanide. The red crystal colour helps distinguish it visually from the pale yellow potassium ferrocyanide product, but the written identity should still be checked.
What details are needed for a potassium ferricyanide quotation?
Provide the grade, assay and impurity limits, application, quantity and delivery location. Include any required documentation and preferred pack format so they can be confirmed for the offered material.