Title: Gold Monoiodide

CAS Registry Number: 10294-31-2

Additional Names: Aurous iodide

Molecular Formula: AuI

Molecular Weight: 323.87

Percent Composition: Au 60.82%, I 39.18%

Literature References: Prepn: Weiss, Weiss, Z. Naturforsch. 11b, 604 (1956); Grange, Bull. Soc. Chim. Fr. 1964, 2418.

Properties: Yellowish to greenish-yellow powder; dec slowly at ordinary temp, more rapidly at higher. d 8.25. Insol in water; sol in alkali iodide or cyanide solns; dec by warm acids.

Density: d 8.25

 

 

Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.