Silver iodide
Catalog Number
ACM7783962
CAS
7783-96-2
IUPAC Name
Iodosilver
Synonyms
Silvermonoiodide
Application
Silver iodide, a yellow crystalline powder, serves multiple purposes due to its unique properties. In medicine, it is valued for its caustic, astringent, and antiseptic effects, offering therapeutic benefits. Its photosensitivity makes it a vital component in photography, while in meteorology, its structural similarity to ice allows it to facilitate cloud seeding through heterogeneous nucleation, promoting precipitation. Silver iodide's utility extends to the estimation of silver content and serves as a solid lubricant for power contacts, showcasing its versatility across various fields.
Molecular Weight
234.77
Molecular Formula
AgI;AgI
Product Information
Canonical SMILES
[Ag]I
InChI
InChI=1S/Ag.HI/h;1H/q+1;/p-1
InChI Key
MSFPLIAKTHOCQP-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Boiling Point
1506 °C
Melting Point
557 °C
Purity
99%+
Density
5.68 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Solubility
Insoluble in water
Appearance
Light yellow solid
Complexity
2
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
1
Exact Mass
233.80956
Heavy Atom Count
2
Monoisotopic Mass
233.80956
Odor
Odorless
Rotatable Bond Count
0
Topological Polar Surface Area
0 Ų
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