5936-11-8

Basic information

• Product Name: POTASSIUM TRIOXALATOFERRATE(III)
• Synonyms: POTASSIUM FERRIC OXALATE TRIHYDRATE;POTASSIUM TRIS(OXALATO)FERRATE(III) TRIHYDRATE;POTASSIUM TRIOXALATOFERRATE(III);POTASSIUM TRIS(OXALATE)FERRATE (III) TRIHYDRATE;FERRIC POTASSIUM OXALATE;IRON (III) TRIPOTASSIUM OXALATE;IRON(III) TRIPOTASSIUM OXALATE TRIHYDRATE;Irontripotassiumoxalatetrihydrate
• CAS NO: 5936-11-8
• Molecular Formula: C6H6FeK3O15
• Molecular Weight: 491.24
• EINECS: 238-954-7
• Product Categories: organometallic complexes
• Mol File: 5936-11-8.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: Green/Crystalline
• Density: 2.133^2^0
• Water Solubility: Slightly soluble in water.
• Sensitive: Hygroscopic
• Stability: Stable. Incompatible with acids, oxidizing agents.
• CAS DataBase Reference: POTASSIUM TRIOXALATOFERRATE(III)(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: POTASSIUM TRIOXALATOFERRATE(III)(5936-11-8)
• EPA Substance Registry System: POTASSIUM TRIOXALATOFERRATE(III)(5936-11-8)

Safety Data

• Statements: 36/37/38
• Safety Statements: 26-36/37/39
• RIDADR: 3288
• HazardClass: 6.1
• PackingGroup: III
• Hazardous Substances Data: 5936-11-8(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

POTASSIUM TRIOXALATOFERRATE(III), also known as potassium ferrioxalate, is a coordination compound with the chemical formula K3[Fe(C2O4)3]·3H2O. It is a yellow crystalline solid that is soluble in water and has been widely studied for its unique properties and potential applications in various fields.

Uses

Used in Chemical Actinometry:
POTASSIUM TRIOXALATOFERRATE(III) is used as a chemical actinometer for measuring light flux. It serves as a reliable and sensitive indicator for the determination of the intensity of light sources, particularly in the field of photochemistry. POTASSIUM TRIOXALATOFERRATE(III) undergoes a photochemical reaction upon exposure to light, allowing for the quantification of light energy absorbed by the sample.