Gold monoiodide

Gold monoiodide

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Names
IUPAC name Iodogold
Systematic IUPAC name Gold(1+) iodide
Other names Gold monoiodide
Identifiers
CAS Number	10294-31-2
ChemSpider	74478 Y
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image
PubChem	82526
InChI InChI=1S/Au.HI/h;1H/q+1;/p-1 Y Key: ATGIETUGWDAYPU-UHFFFAOYSA-M Y
SMILES [Au]I
Properties
Chemical formula	AuI
Molar mass	323.871 g/mol
Appearance	Yellowish to greenish-yellow powder
Density	8.25 g/cm3
Structure
Crystal structure	tetragonal, Pearson symbol tP8, Z = 4
Space group	P42/ncm (No. 138)
Lattice constant	a = 0.435, b = 0.435, c = 1.373 nm
Vapor pressure	{{{value}}}
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Gold monoiodide (AuI) is a chemical compound of gold and iodine. This compound is commercially available. It can be synthesized by heating gold and iodine in a sealed tube at 120°C for about four months. It decomposes when treated with hot water. But its related complexes are much more stable.