Characteristic

Manganese(II) iodide is the chemical compound composed of manganese and iodine with the formula MnI₂.

Chemical formula：MnI₂

Molar mass：308.747 g/mol

Appearance：pink crystalline (looks like MnBr₂)

Density：5.01 g/cm³

Melting point：701 °C (1,294 °F; 974 K) (anhydrous)

                          80 °C (tetrahydrate)

Boiling point：1,033 °C (1,891 °F; 1,306 K)

Solubility in water：soluble

Magnetic susceptibility (χ)：+14,400·10⁻⁶ cm³/mol

Crystal structure：Rhombohedral, hP3

Application

It can be used as a pink pigment or as a source of the manganese ion or iodide ion. It is often used in the lighting industry.