Barium iodide

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Barium iodide
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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