Prussian Blue
Product Description
Prussian Blue is a dark blue pigment with the chemical formula Fe7(CN)18. It finds various industrial applications due to its unique properties.
Product:
Prussian Blue
CAS:
14038-43-8
Synonym:
Brandenburg blue; Berlin blue; Iron(III) ferrocyanide
Structure:
Typical Characteristics
Appearance
Dark blue powder
Density
1.83 g/cm3
Melting point
>300 °C
Molecular Weight
859.23
Purity
99%
Refractive index
1.56-1.662
Uses, Applications & Markets
Key applications
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Prussian Blue used in many
industry applications
Prussian Blue is a dark blue pigment with the chemical formula Fe7(CN)18. It finds various industrial applications due to its unique properties. Here are some of its industrial uses:
- Pigment: Prussian Blue is primarily used as a pigment in paints, coatings, and printing inks due to its intense blue color, stability, and lightfastness.
- Medical Applications: It is used in medicine as an antidote for certain types of heavy metal poisoning, such as thallium and cesium poisoning, by facilitating their elimination from the body.
- Photography: Prussian Blue has historical use in photography as a component of cyanotype and blueprint processes.
- Analytical Chemistry: It is used in analytical chemistry as a reagent for detecting and quantifying certain ions, particularly iron and copper ions.
- Water Treatment: Prussian Blue is used in water treatment processes for removing radioactive cesium and certain heavy metal ions from contaminated water.
- Art Conservation: It is used in art conservation to stabilize and restore historical artworks, particularly those affected by degradation due to metal ion contamination.
- Electrochemical Applications: Prussian Blue and its derivatives are used in electrochemical sensors and electrodes for their electrocatalytic properties and ability to store and release ions.
- Electronics: It is used in electronics for its magnetic properties and in the production of magnetic recording media.
- Industrial Catalysts: Prussian Blue-based materials are explored as catalysts for various chemical reactions, including oxidation and hydrogenation reactions.
- Food Additives: In some countries, Prussian Blue is approved as a food additive (E number E 535) and used as an antidote in certain cases of food poisoning.