| Names | |
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| Other names Holmium iodide Holmium triiodide | |
| Identifiers | |
3D model (JSmol) | |
| ChemSpider | |
| ECHA InfoCard | 100.034.050 |
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| Properties | |
| HoI3 | |
| Molar mass | 545.6437 g/mol |
| Appearance | Pale-yellow solid[1][2] |
| Density | 5.4 g/cm3[3] |
| Melting point | 994 °C[2] |
| Boiling point | 1300 °C[4] |
| soluble inwater[2] | |
| Hazards | |
| GHS labelling:[1] | |
| Danger | |
| H315,H319,H335,H360 | |
| P203,P233,P260,P261,P264,P264+P265,P271,P272,P280,P284,P302+P352,P304+P340,P305+P351+P338,P318,P319,P321,P332+P317,P333+P317,P337+P317,P342+P316,P362+P364,P403,P403+P233,P405,P501 | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in theirstandard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
Holmium(III) iodide is aniodide ofholmium, with thechemical formula of HoI3. It is used as a component ofmetal halide lamps.[5]
Holmium(III) iodide can be obtained by directly reactingholmium andiodine:[4]
Holmium(III) iodide can also be obtained via the direct reaction between holmium andmercury(II) iodide:
Themercury produced in the reaction can be removed bydistillation.[6]
Holmium(III) iodide hydrate can be converted to theanhydrous form by dehydration with a large excess ofammonium iodide (since the compound is prone tohydrolysis).[4]
Holmium(III) iodide is a highlyhygroscopic substance that dissolves in water.[7][3][2] It forms yellow hexagonal crystals with a crystal structure similar tobismuth(III) iodide.[4] In air, it quickly absorbs moisture and formshydrates. The corresponding oxide iodide is also readily formed at elevated temperature.[4]