Zirconium(IV) iodide

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Zirconium(IV) iodide
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General
Other names zirconium tetraiodide
Molecular formula ZrI4
Molar mass 598.842 g/mol
Appearance orange-yellow crystalline
hygroscopic
Crystal structure cubic
CAS number [13986-26-0]
Properties
Density and phase 4.580 g/cm3, solid
Solubility in water soluble
Melting point 499 °C
(triple point)
Boiling point 431 °C (sublimes)
Hazards
EU classification not listed
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Zirconium(IV) iodide is the chemical compound with the formula ZrI4. It is the most stable and most readily available iodide of zirconium.

This orange-coloured species is volatile, subliming as intact tetrahedral ZrI4 molecules. It is prepared by the direct reaction of powdered zirconium metal and iodine.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Eberly, K. C. "Zirconium (IV) Iodide" Inorganic Syntheses McGraw-Hill: New York, 1963; Vol. 7, pages 52-54. ISBN 0-88275-165-4.

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