Bismuth Iodide (BiI3)-Beads

Characteristic




Bismuth(III) iodide is the inorganic compound with the formula BiI3. This gray-black solid is the product of the reaction of bismuth and iodine.




Chemical formula：BiI3

Molar mass：589.69 g/mol

Appearance：Greenish-black crystals

Density：5.778 g/cm3

Melting point：408.6 °C (767.5 °F; 681.8 K)

Boiling point：542 °C (1,008 °F; 815 K)

Solubility in water：0.7761 mg/100 mL (20 °C)

Solubility：50 g/100 mL ethanol

50 g/100 mL 2 M hydrochloric acid

Magnetic susceptibility (χ)：−200.5·10−6 cm3/mol

Crystal structure：Trigonal, hR24




Application




Used as an analytical reagent and also for the testing of alkaloids or other bases.