ferrocyanide

[ fer-oh-sahy-uh-nahyd, -nid ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Chemistry.

ferrocyanide

/ ˌfɛrəʊˈsaɪəˌnaɪd /

First recorded in 1835–45; ferro- + cyanide

Barii ferrocyanidum, L. From pure ferrocyanide of iron digested in baryta water.

White Gunpowder: a mixture of potassium chlorate, potassium ferrocyanide, and sugar.

The precipitate of zinc ferrocyanide formed in the assay solution is white; but if traces of iron are present, it becomes bluish.

Filter, wash with a little hot water; and titrate with standard ferrocyanide.

By adding ferrocyanide of potassium to ordinary ink, an indelible writing ink may be obtained.

April 19, 2024tortuous

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