Characteristic
Barium iodide is an inorganic compound with the formula BaI2. The compound exists as an anhydrous and a hydrate (BaI2(H2O)2), both of which are white solids. When heated, hydrated barium iodide converts to the anhydrous salt. The hydrated form is freely soluble in water, ethanol, and acetone.
Chemical formula:BaI2•2H2O
Molar mass:427.167 g/mol
Appearance:colorless crystals
Odor:odorless
Density:4.916 g/cm3
Melting point:decomposes at 740 °C
Solubility:soluble in ethanol, acetone
Magnetic susceptibility (χ):-124.0•10−6 cm3/mol
Application
Useful in pyrotechnic devices. A reagent for facile synthesis of poly(phenylcarbyne).