Mercury(I) iodide
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Mercury(I) iodide | |
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IUPAC name | Mercury(I) Iodide |
Identifiers | |
CAS number | [15385-57-6] |
Properties | |
Molecular formula | Hg2I2 |
Molar mass | 654.98g mol-1 |
Appearance | yellow powder[1] |
Density | 7.7 g cm-3[2] |
Melting point |
140 ˚C (Sublimes) |
Solubility in water | Slightly soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol |
Hazards | |
Main hazards | Toxic, corrosive |
R-phrases | R26/27/28, R33, R50/53 |
S-phrases | (S1/2), S13, S28, S45, S60, S61 |
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
Mercury(I) iodide is a chemical compound of mercury and iodine. The chemical formula is Hg2I2.
[edit] Synthesis
Mercury(I) iodide can be prepared by direct combination of mercury and iodine:
[edit] See also
- Mercury(II) iodide, HgI2