Copper Iodide
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Product Description
Copper Iodide
Copper Iodide is a multi-purpose molecule. Primarily, it is used in polarising film for electronic screens as well as in nylon tyre cord (technical textiles) applications. Its properties also make it useful to applications like cloud seeding and conductor coils in refrigerators.
Specification of Product
Product Name : Copper Iodide
Cuprous Iodide
Copper(I) iodide
CAS No.: 7681-65-4
EINECS: 231-674-6
Molecular formula: CuI
Molecular Weight: 190.45
Melting point: 605 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 290 °C/1 atm (decomp)(lit.)
Density: 5.62 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Bulk density: 1400kg/m3
Vapor pressure: 10 mm Hg ( 656 °C)
Refractive index: 2.346
Fp: 1290°C
Storage temp.: Store below +30°C.
Solubility: dilute aqueous acid: insoluble(lit.)
Form: Powder
Specific Gravity 5.62
Color White to Pale Brown
Water Solubility: INSOLUBLE
Sensitive: Air & Moisture Sensitive
Copper Iodide Specification
Appearance: Grayish white or brownish yellow powder
Purity: ≥ 99.0%
Copper Iodide Packaging & Storage:
25Kg/ Drum
Keep the storage container tightly sealed. Store in a cool, dry place.
Copper Iodide Application:
1. It can be used as organic synthesis catalyst, resin modifier, artificial rainfall agent, anode ray tube cover, and iodine source in iodized salt.
2. As catalyst in many reactions involving Grignard reagent, cuprous iodide is also used in dry wiff rearrangement reaction.
3. Used as animal feed additive, etc.
Copper iodide’s diverse applications in organic synthesis and catalysis underscore its importance in modern chemistry. From facilitating cross-coupling reactions to playing a crucial role in oxidation processes and catalysis, CuI continues to be an indispensable tool for chemists. Its unique properties allow for the development of new methodologies, the synthesis of complex molecules, and the advancement of materials science. As research in this area progresses, the role of CuI is likely to expand, offering even more innovative solutions to synthetic challenges.