Zinc iodide

Synonym(s):Diiodozinc;Zinc diiodide;Zinc iodide

CAS NO.：10139-47-6
Empirical Formula: I2Zn
Molecular Weight: 319.2
MDL number: MFCD00011299
EINECS: 233-396-0
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-11-13 18:13:23

What is Zinc iodide?

Chemical properties

Hygroscopic, white, crystalline powder; sharp saline taste. Turns brown on exposure to light or air. Soluble in water, alcohol, and alkalies.

The Uses of Zinc iodide

Zinc Iodide is used in the morphological study of dendritic cells in human cervix by zinc iodide osmium method. It is also used in conjunction with osmium tetroxide as a stain in electron microscopy.

The Uses of Zinc iodide

Medicine (topical antiseptic), analytical reagent.

What are the applications of Application

Zinc iodide is a super-tetrahedra crystal structure salt used as a stain in electron microscopy

Purification Methods

Heat the iodide to 300o under vacuum (2 x 10-2mm) for 1hour, then sublime it. Its solubility in H2O is 0.3mL/g, and it is soluble in EtOH. Store it in the dark.

Properties of Zinc iodide

Melting point:	445 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	624°C
Density	4.74 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Flash point:	625°C
storage temp.	Store at +5°C to +30°C.
solubility	4500g/l
form	beads
Specific Gravity	4.74
color	White to pale yellow
PH	5.6 (50g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Water Solubility	333 g/100 mL
Sensitive	Hygroscopic
Merck	14,10140
Exposure limits	ACGIH: TWA 0.01 ppm
CAS DataBase Reference	10139-47-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Zinc diiodide(10139-47-6)
EPA Substance Registry System	Zinc iodide (ZnI2) (10139-47-6)

Safety information for Zinc iodide

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.