Cadmium Iodide (CdI2)-Powder

Characteristic

Cadmium iodide, CdI₂, is a chemical compound of cadmium and iodine. It is notable for its crystal structure, which is typical for compounds of the form MX₂ with strong polarization effects.

Chemical formula：CdI₂

Molar mass：366.22 g/mol

Appearance：white to pale yellow crystals

Density：5.640 g/cm³, solid

Melting point：387 °C (729 °F; 660 K)

Boiling point：742 °C (1,368 °F; 1,015 K)

Solubility in water：787 g/L (0 °C)

                                 847 g/L (20 °C)

                                 1250 g/L (100 °C)

Solubility：soluble in ethanol, acetone, ether and ammonia

Magnetic susceptibility (χ)：-117.2·10⁻⁶ cm³/mol

Crystal structure：Trigonal, hP

Application

Cadmium iodide is used in lithography, photography, electroplating and the manufacturing of phosphors.