Zinc iodide, ultra dry, 99.995% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Zinc iodide is used as an x-ray opaque penetrant in industrial radiography to enhance the contrast. It is used as electrode compartments and as a stain in electron microscopy in association with osmium tetroxide.

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: 625°C (decomposition)
• Melting Point: 446°C
• Physical Form: Granules
• Quantity: 5 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.9%, metal basis
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 319.18
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 4.74
• Chemical Name or Material: Zinc Iodide, Ampouled under argon

RUO – Research Use Only