Arsenic triiodide
- Formula: AsI3
- Hill system formula: As1I3
- CAS registry number: [7784-45-4]
- Formula weight: 455.635
- Class: iodide
- Colour: red
- Appearance: crystalline solid
- Melting point: 141°C
- Boiling point: 400°C; 424°C
- Density: 4730 kg m-3; 4390 kg m-3
The following are some synonyms of arsenic triiodide:
- arsenic triiodide
- arsenic(III) iodide
- arsenic iodide
The oxidation number of arsenic in arsenic triiodide is 3.
Synthesis
AsCl3 + 3KI → AsCl3 + 3KCl
Arsenic(III) triiodide can be made by the direct reaction of the elements, but is also conveniently made by the reaction between arsenic(III) chloride and iodide salts. The arsenic(III) chloride is formed simply enough by dissolving the oxide As2O3 in concentrated hydrochloric acid. This is mixed with a solution of potassium iodide in water. The yield is about 90%. Arsenic(III) triiodide is orange-red and melts at 149°C. Its boiling point is 400°C and it is slightly water-soluble.
Solid state structure
- Geometry of arsenic:
- Prototypical structure:
Element analysis
The table shows element percentages for AsI3 (arsenic triiodide).
| Element | % |
|---|---|
| As | 16.44 |
| I | 83.56 |
Isotope pattern for AsI3
The chart below shows the calculated isotope pattern for the formula AsI3 with the most intense ion set to 100%.
References
The data on these compounds pages are assembled and adapted from the primary literature and several other sources including the following.
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