Description

Potassium Ferricyanide AR 500g

Potassium Ferricyanide AR (Analytical Reagent grade) is primarily used as a chemical reagent to detect the presence of ferrous ions (Fe2+) due to its ability to form a blue precipitate (Prussian Blue) when reacting with them, making it useful for qualitative analysis of metal oxidation and corrosion detection; it can also be used to measure the ferric reducing power of a sample, which is related to the antioxidant properties of a substance.
Key points about Potassium Ferricyanide AR:
Detecting ferrous ions:
This is the most common application, where a blue color develops when potassium ferricyanide comes into contact with ferrous ions.
Assessing antioxidant activity:
By measuring the reduction of potassium ferricyanide to ferrocyanide, researchers can determine the antioxidant potential of a sample.
Ferroxyl indicator solution:
Potassium ferricyanide is a component of ferroxyl indicator solution, which is used to visualize corrosion patterns on metal surfaces.