Synonyms: red blood salt, potassium geksatsianoferriat
Description: Potassium ferricyanide - crystals of dark red color. The diamond-shaped. Lattice - monoclinic. Soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol. The aqueous solution has a yellow-green color. Decomposes in the light.
Application: Potassium ferricyanide is used in electroplating; as a strong oxidizing agent; for the detection of certain ions; in hemotronnyh devices. In the photo industry potassium ferricyanide is used for bleaching or, conversely, photographic toning solutions