Title: Gold Monoiodide
CAS Registry Number: 10294-31-2
Synonyms: Aurous iodide
Molecular Formula: AuI
Molecular Weight: 323.87
Percent Composition: Au 60.82%, I 39.18%
Literature References: Prepn: Weiss, Weiss,
Z. Naturforsch. 11b, 604 (1956); Grange,
Bull. Soc. Chim. Fr. 1964, 2418.
Properties: Yellowish to greenish-yellow powder; dec slowly at ordinary temp, more rapidly at higher. d 8.25. Insol in water; sol in alkali iodide or cyanide solns; dec by warm acids.
Density: d 8.25
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.