Iridium(III) chloride hydrate

Synonym(s):IrCl₃;Iridium trichloride;Iridium trichloride hydrate

CAS NO.：14996-61-3
Empirical Formula: Cl3H2IrO
Molecular Weight: 316.58
MDL number: MFCD00149749
EINECS: 628-578-5
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-11-04 20:04:50

Iridium(III) chloride hydrate Structural

What is Iridium(III) chloride hydrate ?

Chemical properties

Black solid

The Uses of Iridium(III) chloride hydrate

Iridium(III) chloride hydrate can be usually used for the preparation of other iridium compounds such as Vaska′s complex, trans-[IrCl(CO)(PPh3)2].

The Uses of Iridium(III) chloride hydrate

Iridium(III) chloride hydrate is used to prepare other iridium compounds. It finds use as a catalyst for oxidation in presence of cerium(IV) and in the the manufacture of electrodes. Iridium(III) chloride is used in iridium electroplating, in making the standard meter bar of Paris and crucibles. It is used for high temperature electrical contacts, as hardening agent, in tipping pens and compass bearings and Pt/Ir spark plugs. It is used for medical, surgical or other patient oriented applications, MMO (mixed metal oxide) titanium electrode coatings and as a starting material for heterogeneous catalysts.

Properties of Iridium(III) chloride hydrate

Melting point:	763°C (dec.)
Density	5.3 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
solubility	623.82g/l soluble
form	Crystals
color	Black
PH	<2 (H2O, 20℃)Aqueous solution
Water Solubility	Soluble in water and alcohol.
Merck	14,5088
Stability:	hygroscopic
InChI	InChI=1S/3ClH.Ir.H2O/h3*1H;;1H2/q;;;+3;/p-3
CAS DataBase Reference	14996-61-3(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for Iridium(III) chloride hydrate

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.