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Zinc iodide
Introduction
| Zinc iodide | |
|---|---|
| Systematic name | Zinc iodide |
| Other names | Zinc (II) iodide |
| Molecular formula | ZnI2 |
| Molar mass | 319.18 g/mol |
| CAS number | [10139-47-6] |
| Density | |
| Solubility (water) | 450g/100g |
| Melting point | 446 °C |
| Boiling point | |
| Template:Chembox header | Hazards | |
| MSDS | External MSDS |
| Main Hazards | |
| Flash point | Non-flammable. |
| R/S statement | |
| RTECS number | |
| Disclaimer and references | |
Zinc iodide is composed of Zinc and Iodine. It is an inorganic compound with a molecular weight of 319.22. It is a white, granular, odorless solid that absorbs water from the atmosphere and then dissolves into a solution. At 1150°C, zinc iodide vapor dissociates into zinc and iodine.
Zinc iodide is often used as an x-ray opaque penetrant in industrial radiography to improve the contrast between the damage and intact composite.
United States Patent 4109065 describes a rechargeable aqueous zinc-halogen cell which includes an aqueous electrolytic solution containing a zinc salt selected from the class consisting of zinc bromide, zinc iodide, and mixtures thereof, in both positive and negative electrode compartments.
References
References
- Composite Materials for Aircraft Structures by Alan Baker, Stuart Dutton (Ed.), AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics & Ast) ISBN 1-56347-540-5
- Plastics Failure Guide by Myer Ezrin, Hanser Gardner Publications. ISBN 1-56990-184-8
- United States Patent 4109065, Rechargeable aqueous zinc-halogen cell, 1978.
molecular makeup ZnI_2_