Molar mass of potassium ferricyanide (K3[Fe(CN)6])

The molar mass of potassium ferricyanide (K3[Fe(CN)6]) is 329.247 g/mol.

potassium hexacyanoferrate(III) · red prussiate of potash

Step-by-step calculation

ElementAtomsAtomic massSubtotal
Potassium × 3 39.098 = 117.294
Iron × 1 55.845 = 55.845
Carbon × 6 12.011 = 72.066
Nitrogen × 6 14.007 = 84.042
Total329.247 g/mol

Percent composition by element

  • Potassium 35.62%
  • Iron 16.96%
  • Carbon 21.89%
  • Nitrogen 25.53%

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FAQ

What is the molar mass of K3[Fe(CN)6]?

The molar mass of potassium ferricyanide (K3[Fe(CN)6]) is 329.247 g/mol.

How do you calculate the molar mass of K3[Fe(CN)6]?

Multiply the atomic mass of each element by the number of its atoms in K3[Fe(CN)6], then add the results: 3 × 39.098 (K) + 1 × 55.845 (Fe) + 6 × 12.011 (C) + 6 × 14.007 (N) = 329.247 g/mol.

What percentage of K3[Fe(CN)6] is Potassium?

Potassium makes up 35.62% of the mass of potassium ferricyanide (K3[Fe(CN)6]).