- Definition of CaI2:
CaI2, also known as Calcium Iodide, is a chemical compound consisting of two Iodine (I) atoms and one Calcium (Ca) atom. With an atomic mass of 293.887 g/mol, CaI2 is a salt structured with a calcium ion Ca2+ and two iodide ions I-.
- Properties of CaI2:
2.1 Physical properties of CaI2: Calcium Iodide usually appears as white powder or crystals, odorless and does not have a definite pH as it does not produce acid or base in water.
2.2 Chemical properties of CaI2: CaI2 is highly soluble in water and can react with strong acids.
- Common chemical reactions of CaI2:
CaI2 can react with some metals, acids and salts to form other compounds. For example, when reacting with sulfuric acid, CaI2 forms CaSO4 and I2.
- Synthesis of CaI2:
4.1 Laboratory synthesis of CaI2: Calcium Iodide is usually synthesized in the laboratory through the reaction between iodine and calcium.
4.2 Industrial synthesis of CaI2: On an industrial scale, CaI2 is commonly produced by reacting iodine with calcium in high-temperature conditions.