Atomfair Barium Iodide Powder (BaI₂), 99.995% Purity
Product Description
Atomfair barium iodide (BaI₂) is supplied in powder form with 99.995% purity.
Technical Specifications
| PARAMETER DETAILS | |
|---|---|
| Product | Barium Iodide Powder (BaI2) |
| Material | Barium Iodide |
| Chemical Formula | BaI2 |
| CAS Number | 13718-50-8 |
| Purity | 99.995% |
| Physical State | Powder |
| EC / EINECS Number | 237-276-9 |
| Molar Mass | 391.136 g/mol (anhydrous) |
| Appearance | White orthorhombic crystals (anhydrous) |
| Density | 5.15 g/cm³ (anhydrous) |
| Melting Point | 711 °C (anhydrous) |
| Water Solubility | 221 g/100 mL at 20 °C |
| Solubility | Soluble in ethanol and acetone |
| Crystal Structure | Orthorhombic, oP12 |
Key Features and Advantages
- 99.995% purity.
APPLICATION SCOPE: preparation of other iodides
DOCUMENTATION: COA and SDS can be provided upon request for batch-specific confirmation.
TAILORED SOLUTIONS FOR RESEARCH
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What is the purity of Atomfair barium iodide powder and what analytical methods are used to verify it?
The Atomfair barium iodide powder is supplied at 99.995% purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) can be provided upon request for batch-specific confirmation, though the specific analytical methods are not listed in the product description.
In which solvents is barium iodide soluble and how does this affect its use in synthesizing other iodides?
Barium iodide is soluble in water (221 g/100 mL at 20 °C), ethanol, and acetone. This broad solubility profile makes it suitable for solution-based preparation of other iodides, allowing flexible solvent choice depending on the target compound's stability and reaction conditions.
What are the melting point and density of anhydrous barium iodide, and what implications do these physical properties have for handling and processing?
Anhydrous barium iodide has a melting point of 711 °C and a density of 5.15 g/cm³. The high melting point indicates thermal stability for high-temperature reactions, while the relatively high density suggests that the powder may settle quickly in suspensions, affecting mixing and dispersion during processing.
Atomfair Barium Iodide Powder (BaI₂) at 99.995% purity provides ultra-high purity for the preparation of other iodides, with high solubility in water and organic solvents enabling versatile solution-phase processing. The powder form requires careful handling to minimize airborne dispersion and contamination.
Positive
- Ultra-high purity (99.995%): The 99.995% purity level minimizes trace metal and halide impurities, critical for reproducible synthesis of high-purity iodides and optoelectronic materials.
- High solubility in water and organic solvents: Solubility of 221 g/100 mL in water and solubility in ethanol/acetone enables versatile solution-phase processing and precursor preparation.
Trade-offs
- Powder form requires careful handling: As a fine powder, the material is prone to airborne dispersion and must be handled in a fume hood or glovebox to ensure operator safety and prevent contamination.
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