Iridium trichloride

Agent Name
Iridium trichloride
CAS Number
10025-83-9
Formula
Cl3-Ir
Major Category
Metals
Iridium trichloride formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Iridium chloride (IrCl3); [ChemIDplus] Iridium (III) chloride; Iridium (III) chloride, anhydrous; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Alpha form: Brown solid; Beta form: red solid; An olive-green modification also exists; [Merck Index] Brown odorless powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a catalyst for chlorination and polymerization reactions; [Merck Index]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Iridium."
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