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 |
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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
