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Definition of CsI
1.1 Names
1.1.1 Commonly known as: CsI, also known as Cesium Iodide.
1.1.2 English name: Cesium Iodide.
1.2 Atomic mass: CsI consists of two atoms: Cesium (Cs) with an atomic mass of 133 and Iodine (I) with an atomic mass of 127.
1.3 Molecular mass: The molecular mass of CsI is 259.81 g/mol.
1.3.1 Molecular structure: The CsI molecule consists of one Cesium atom and one Iodine atom.
1.4 Ion structure: Cesium ion (Cs+) and Iodine ion (I-). -
Properties of CsI
2.1 Physical properties
State: Solid at room temperature.
Color: White.
Odor: Odorless.
pH Level: Neutral.
2.2 Chemical properties: CsI has the ability to form complexes with other substances, especially heavy metals. -
Common chemical formulas
Because CsI is a salt, it mainly participates in ion exchange reactions and dissolving in water. -
Synthesis of CsI
4.1 Laboratory synthesis: CsI can be synthesized through the neutralization reaction between hydriodic acid (HI) and Cesium hydroxide (CsOH).
4.2 Industrial synthesis: In industry, CsI is produced from the synthesis of Iodine and Cesium from various sources, and then combining them together.