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 |
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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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