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CAS No.: | 10139-47-6 |
Formula: | Zni2 |
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Name | Zinc iodide |
Molecular Formula | ZnI2 |
Molecular Weight | 319.20 |
CAS Registry Number | 10139-47-6 |
EINECS | 233-396-0 |
Density | 4.74 |
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Melting point | 446 ºC |
Water solubility | 333 g/100 mL |
Zinc iodide is an inorganic compound. The following is an introduction to the properties, uses, preparation and safety information of zinc iodide:
Properties:
1. Zinc iodide is a colorless crystalline solid that can form hexahydrate (ZnI2·6H2O) and has strong hygroscopic property.
2. It is stable in air, but will be decomposed into zinc oxide and hydroiodic acid by heat.
3. Zinc iodide can be dissolved in water to form iodide and zinc ions.
1. Zinc iodide is mainly used as a catalyst in chemical synthesis, especially in organic synthesis reactions.
2. It can also be used to make zinc oxide, other zinc salts and dyes.
3. Zinc iodide can be used to prepare organometallic compounds, such as organozinc reagents and derivatives of organozinc reagents.