Cesium iodide, 99.9% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Cesium iodide is used in FT-IR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometers) as a beamsplitter. Cesium Iodide exhibits high gamma-ray stopping power. Useful as input phosphor in fluoroscopy equipment, and efficient photocathode for extreme ultraviolet wavelengths. Fast and dense scintillating material - useful in electromagnetic calorimetry in particle physics.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

• Boiling Point: 1280°C
• Melting Point: 626°C
• Color: White
• Quantity: 25 g
• Merck Index: 14,2014
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water; Soluble in ethanol; Slightly soluble in methanol; Insoluble in acetone
• Formula Weight: 259.81
• Percent Purity: 99.9%
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.7876
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Cesium iodide

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Cesium iodide

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin sensitiser Category 1
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P405-Store locked up.
• P501-Dispose of contents/container to .

RUO – Research Use Only