Bismuth Iodide

Name:
Bismuth Iodide
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	bismuth triiodide
M Formula:	BiI3
Properties:
Grayish-black, metallic, glistening crystals. D 5.778 (15C); sublimes at 438C. Soluble in alcohol, hydriodic acid, and potassium iodide solutions; insoluble in water. Decomposes in hot water.
Derivation:
By the interaction of bismuth and iodine.
Hazard:
Toxic by ingestion.See Bismuth.
Use:
Analytical chemistry, manufacturing bismuth oxyiodide.