What is SeI4? Important knowledge about SeI4

1. Definition of SeI₄

SeI₄ is a chemical compound also known as Selenium Iodide. SeI₄ is formed by Selenium (Se) and Iodide (I) atoms in a 1:4 ratio.

1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: Selenium Iodide
1.1.2 English name: Selenium tetraiodide
1.2. Molecular mass: The total molecular mass of SeI₄ is 545.66 g/mol
1.3. Atomic mass: The atomic mass of Se is 78.96 u and that of I is 126.9 u.
1.3.1 Molecular structure: The molecular structure of SeI₄ includes a central Selenium atom surrounded by four Iodide atoms.
1.4 Ion structure: SeI₄ does not dissociate into ions in solution.

2. Properties of SeI₄

2.1 Physical properties of SeI₄
State: Solid
Color: Colorless
Smell: No information
pH: Not applicable as SeI₄ does not react with water to form H+ or OH- ions
2.2 Chemical properties of SeI₄: SeI₄ does not react with metals, acids, and does not form compounds with salts.

3. Common chemical equations of SeI₄
   As SeI₄ does not react with metals, acids, and salts, there are no typical reaction examples.

4. Synthesis of SeI₄

4.1 Laboratory synthesis of SeI₄:
SeI₄ is synthesized through the reaction between Selenium and Iodide.
Se + 2I₂ -> SeI₄
4.2 Industrial synthesis of SeI₄:
There is no information on the industrial synthesis process of SeI₄.