Ferroxyl indicator solution


Ferroxyl indicator is a solution containing potassium hexacyanoferrate and phenolphthalein. It turns blue in the presence of Fe2+ ions, pink in the presence of hydroxide ions, it can be used to detect metal oxidation. It is often used to detect rusting in various situations.
It can be prepared by dissolving 10g sodium chloride and 1g potassium hexacyanoferrate in distilled water, adding 10 cm3 phenolphthalein indicator, then making up to 500 cm3 with distilled water.