Zirconium(IV) iodide

Zirconiumtetraiodid

Yellow orange solid

Fixed

4.793 g · cm -3

500 ° C ( under pressure)

Risk

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Zirconium (IV ) iodide is an inorganic chemical compound of zirconium from the group consisting of the iodides.

Production and representation

Zirconium (IV ) iodide, by reaction of iodine with zirconium

Are obtained, or by reaction of zirconium (IV ) chloride with aluminum.

Properties

Zirconium ( IV ) iodide is a hygroscopic, white as a pure substance, or yellow-orange solid which was hydrolyzed in water to Zirconiumoxyiodid. It is available in two modifications and has as α - modification of a monoclinic crystal structure with space group P2 / c and β - modification as a tetragonal crystal structure with space group I4. It sublimes at 431 ° C.