Characteristic

Gold monoiodide (AuI) is a chemical compound of gold and iodine. This compound is commercially available. It can be synthesized by heating gold and iodine in a sealed tube at 120°C for about four months. It decomposes when treated with hot water. But its related complexes are much more stable.

Chemical formula:AuI

Molar mass:323.871 g/mol

Appearance:Yellowish to greenish-yellow powder

Density:8.25 g/cm³

Magnetic susceptibility (χ):−91.0·10−6 cm³/mol

Crystal structure:tetragonal

Application

Gold(I) iodide is employed in the synthesis of chemicals.