Title: Barium Ferrocyanide
CAS Registry Number: 13821-06-2
CAS Name: Barium hexacyanoferrate(II)
Molecular Formula: C6Ba2FeN6
Molecular Weight: 486.60
Percent Composition: C 14.81%, Ba 56.44%, Fe 11.48%, N 17.27%
Line Formula: Ba2Fe(CN)6
Literature References: Prepn: Grat-Cabanac, Bull. Soc. Chim. Fr. 1956, 1743.
Derivative Type: Hexahydrate
Properties: Yellowish rectangular monoclinic crystals; loses most of water at 40° becoming colorless. Dec at 80°, evolving HCN. Almost insol in water, alcohol.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.