What is another word for ferrocyanide?
Pronunciation: [fˈɛɹəsɪˌana͡ɪd] (IPA) 
Ferrocyanide is a chemical compound consisting of an iron ion and a cyanide ion. It is often used industrially as a pigment, a stabilizer for plastics, and in the production of blueprints. Synonyms for ferrocyanide include iron(II) hexacyanoferrate(II), iron blue, and Turnbull's blue. Iron(II) hexacyanoferrate(II) is the preferred scientific name for ferrocyanide. Meanwhile, Turnbull's blue is named after its discoverer, John Turnbull, who first synthesized the compound in 1822. Whatever it is referred to as, ferrocyanide remains a critical compound in industries around the world, and its many uses are indicative of its importance in chemistry and manufacturing.
