Barium iodide
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Barium iodide | |
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IUPAC name | Barium(II) iodide |
Other names | Barium iodide, anhydrous |
Identifiers | |
CAS number | [13718-50-8] |
Properties | |
Molecular formula | BaI2 |
Molar mass | 391.136 g/mol |
Appearance | White solid, hygroscopic |
Density | 5.15 g/cm3 |
Melting point |
711 °C |
Boiling point |
2027 °C |
Structure | |
Crystal structure | orthorhombic |
Hazards | |
Main hazards | toxic |
Related compounds | |
Related compounds | CaCl2; CaI2; BaCl2 |
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
Barium iodide occurs in two forms, one anhydrous and the other hydrated. Both are white solids. When heated, hydrated barium iodide dehydrates and the anhydrous salt can be obtained.
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