Ferrous Iodide

Name:
Ferrous Iodide
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	iron iodide; iron protoiodide
M Formula:	FeI2•4H2O
Properties:
Dark-violet to black hygroscopic leaflets. Soluble in water and alcohol. D 2.873, decomposes at 90–98C, mp (anhydrous) 177C, deliquescent, affected by light.
Derivation:
By the action of iodine on iron filings.
Use:
Manufacture of alkali metal iodides, pharmaceutical preparations, catalyst.