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Barium iodide

Barium iodide
IUPAC name	Barium(II) iodide
Other names	Barium iodide, anhydrous
Identifiers
CAS number	13718-50-8
Properties
Molecular formula	BaI₂
Molar mass	391.136 g/mol
Appearance	White solid, hygroscopic
Density	5.15 g/cm³
Melting point	711 °C
Boiling point	2027 °C
Structure
Crystal structure	orthorhombic
Hazards
Main hazards	toxic
Related Compounds
Related compounds	CaCl₂; CaI₂; BaCl₂
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Barium iodide occurs in two forms, one anhydrous and the other hydrated. Both are white solids. When heated, hydrated barium iodide dehydrates and the anhydrous salt can be obtained.