Mercury(I) iodide

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Mercury(I) iodide
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:

\mathrm{2 \ Hg + I_2 \longrightarrow Hg_2I_2}

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ MaTecK GmbH
  2. ^ WebElements Periodic Table of the Elements
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