Precipitation (chemistry) - Precipitate Colors

Precipitate Colors

Please note: This list is very incomplete, and many of the compounds listed can produce colours very different to those listed.

Au = Orange

Cr = Deep Green / Orange / Purple / Murky Green / Red (When combined with Aluminum in Rubies)/ Yellow / Brown

Co = Pink

Cu = Blue

Fe (2) = Green

Fe(3) = Brown

Mn = Very Pale Pink

Ni = Green

Anything not on this list will (generally) form a white precipitate.

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