Yttrium iodide is a binary inorganic compound, a salt of yttrium and hydroiodic acid with the formula YI
3.[2][3] The compound forms colorless crystals, soluble in water.
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Triiodoyttrium, yttrium triiodide,[1] yttrium(3+) triiodide
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YI 3 | |
Molar mass | 469.6193 g/mol |
Appearance | Colorless crystals |
Melting point | 1,000 °C (1,830 °F; 1,270 K) |
Boiling point | 1,310 °C (2,390 °F; 1,580 K) |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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1. Heating yttrium and iodine in an inert atmosphere:
2. Heating yttrium oxide with ammonium iodide:
It can also be obtained by reacting yttrium oxide or yttrium hydroxide with hydroiodic acid.
Yttrium iodide forms colorless flaky crystals. The crystal structure is that of the BiI
3 structure type.[4]
It dissolves well in water and ethanol. Does not dissolve in diethyl ether.
It also occurs as a tri- and hexahydrate.[5]
A precursor for YBCO superconducting materials in a lower temperature preparation.[6]