Molybdenum(III) iodide

Molybdenum(III) iodide
Names
IUPAC names
Molybdenum(III) iodide
Molybdenum triiodide
Identifiers
14055-75-5 Yes
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PubChem 6432099
Properties
MoI3
Molar mass 476.65 g/mol
Appearance black solid
Melting point 927 °C (1,701 °F; 1,200 K) (decomposes)
insoluble
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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Molybdenum(III) iodide is the inorganic compound with the formula MoI3.

Preparation

Molybdenum(III) iodide is created by the reaction of molybdenum hexacarbonyl with iodine gas at 105 °C (221 °F).

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