CAS 7787-64-6 Bismuth(III) iodide - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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Bismuth(III) iodide

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Catalog Number

ACM7787646-6

CAS Number

7787-64-6

Product Name

Bismuth(III) iodide

Structure

Category

Electrolytes

Synonyms

Bismuth(III) iodide, ultra dry; KSC179G5D; Triiodobismuth; NSC103681; 7787-64-6; Bismuth iodide, BiI3; AC1L38VZ; FT-0688179; Bismuthine, triiodo-; TRA0168676;

IUPAC Name

triiodobismuthane;

Molecular Weight

589.694g/mol

Molecular Formula

BiI3;BiI3;

Canonical SMILES

I[Bi](I)I;

InChI

InChI=1S/Bi.3HI/h;3*1H/q+3;;;/p-3;

InChI Key

KOECRLKKXSXCPB-UHFFFAOYSA-K;

Application

Bismuth(III) iodide serves multiple purposes across various scientific and industrial applications. It is utilized in medical imaging as a component in beta direct and digital detectors due to its effective detection properties. In addition, bismuth(III) iodide acts as an ice nucleant, facilitating ice formation under specific conditions. It also plays a crucial role in electron microscopy, where it helps reveal synaptic structures. This compound is known to enhance the glass forming ability and thermal stability of Ge-Te-BiI3 chalcogenide glasses. Furthermore, nanosheets of bismuth(III) iodide, which can be processed in solution, are being explored for their potential as hole transport layers in conventional organic photovoltaic devices, showcasing the versatility and utility of bismuth(III) iodide across different fields.

Complexity

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

232-127-4

Exact Mass

589.694g/mol

Heavy Atom Count

Monoisotopic Mass

589.694g/mol

NSC Number

103681

Topological Polar Surface Area