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Thorium diiodide
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Thorium diiodide is an iodide of thorium, with the chemical formula of ThI2. It is an electride with the ionic formula Th4+(I-)2e-2. It is air-sensitive.[3]
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ThI2 | |
Molar mass | 612.75 |
Appearance | golden metallic |
Density | 7.21 g/cm3[1] |
Melting point | 850 °C[2] |
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hexagonal | |
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Radioactive |
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Other cations |
Cerium diiodide Praseodymium diiodide Gadolinium diiodide |
Related compounds |
Thorium triiodide Thorium tetraiodide |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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