Cerium(III) iodide

Cerium(III) iodide (CeI3) is the compound formed by cerium(III) cations and iodide anions.

Cerium(III) iodide
Names
IUPAC name
Triiodocerium
Other names
Cerous triiodide, Cerium triiodide
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ECHA InfoCard 100.029.299
EC Number
  • 232-228-3
UNII
  • InChI=1S/Ce.3HI/h;3*1H/q+3;;;/p-3
    Key: ZEDZJUDTPVFRNB-UHFFFAOYSA-K
  • I[Ce](I)I
Properties
CeI3
Molar mass 520.829 g·mol−1
Melting point 766 °C (1,411 °F; 1,039 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Molecular weight

The molecular weight of the compound of cerium(III) iodide is 520.83 g/mole.[1]

Uses

Cerium(III) iodide is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate.[2]

Physical and chemical properties

Melting point: 766 °C[2]

Physical state: solid[2]

Solubility: soluble in water[2]

References
  1. CID 123265 from PubChem
  2. "7790-87-6 - Cerium(III) iodide, ultra dry, 99.9% (REO) - Cerium triiodide - 13641 - Alfa Aesar". alfa.com. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
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