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Holmium iodide
Holmium triiodide | |
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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] |
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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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Holmium(III) iodide is an iodide of holmium, with the chemical formula of HoI3. It is used as a component of metal halide lamps. [5]
Holmium(III) iodide can be obtained by directly reacting holmium and iodine: [4]
Holmium(III) iodide can also be obtained via the direct reaction between holmium and mercury(II) iodide:
The mercury produced in the reaction can be removed by distillation. [6]
Holmium(III) iodide hydrate can be converted to the anhydrous form by dehydration with a large excess of ammonium iodide (since the compound is prone to hydrolysis). [4]
Holmium(III) iodide is a highly hygroscopic substance that dissolves in water. [7] [3] [2] It forms yellow hexagonal crystals with a crystal structure similar to bismuth(III) iodide. [4] In air, it quickly absorbs moisture and forms hydrates. The corresponding oxide iodide is also readily formed at elevated temperature. [4]