Zinc Iodide

Name:
Zinc Iodide
Detailed information:

M Formula:	ZnI2
Properties:
Hygroscopic, white, crystalline powder; sharp saline taste. Turns brown on exposure to light or air. D 4.67, mp 446C, bp 625C (decomposes). Soluble in water, alcohol, and alkalies.
Derivation:
Interaction of barium iodide and zinc sulfate, with subsequent crystallization.
Use:
Medicine (topical antiseptic), analytical reagent.