Thallium Iodide, powder, highest purity

I-TI

CAS Number:  7790-30-9 EC Number:  232-199-7

Thallium Iodide, granules, highest purity (CAS 7790-30-9, molecular formula I-Tl) is an inorganic chemical supplied as a technical-grade material. It is typically a yellow solid.

Thallium iodide is primarily used as a doping agent for alkali halides in scintillation applications.

Typical specifications include: Al max. 2 ppm; As max. 2 ppm; Ba max. 2 ppm.

Thallium iodide is very toxic. The safety precautions typical for the use of toxic inorganic powders must be taken.

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Physical and Chemical Properties
Property Value
IUPAC Name
iodothallium
Molecular Weight
331.27g/mol
Appearance
Solid
Color
Yellow
Boiling Point
823 °C
Density
7.29 g/cm3
Solubility in Water
0.063 g/l at 20 °C
Additional Properties
Thallium content: 61.69 % (theoretical)

Applications

Thallium iodide is primarily used as a doping agent for alkali halides in scintillation applications.

Specifications

  • Al max. 2 ppm
  • As max. 2 ppm
  • Ba max. 2 ppm
  • Bi max. 2 ppm
  • Cd max. 2 ppm
  • Cr max. 2 ppm
  • Cu max. 2 ppm
  • Fe max. 2 ppm
  • Hg max. 2 ppm
  • K max. 5 ppm
  • Mg max. 2 ppm
  • Mn max. 2 ppm
  • Ni max. 2 ppm

Handling Instructions

Thallium iodide is very toxic. The safety precautions typical for the use of toxic inorganic powders must be taken. Contact to skin or eyes may cause severe burns and symptoms of poisoning. Due to its toxicity inhalation and ingestion must strictly be avoided. Seek medical advice in every case of contact, ingestion or inhalation, do not induce vomiting.

Storage Instructions

Store in tightly closed containers away from food, strong acids and oxidizing agents.

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