Cobalt(Ii) Iodide: Properties, Reactivity, And Applications In Chemistry And Industry
Cobalt(II) iodide (CoI₂) is a hexagonal crystal with a formula of CoI₂. Its molar mass is 219.88 g/mol. It appears as a red or brown solid, melting at ~820 °C and boiling at ~1440 °C. Insoluble in water, CoI₂ exhibits paramagnetism due to unpaired electrons. Its chemical reactivity includes oxidation-reduction reactions, with cobalt in the…