236 °F (NIOSH, 2024)
113.7 °C
113.6 °C
114 °C
236 °F
Boiling Point
365 °F at 760 mmHg (NIOSH, 2024)
184.4 °C
184 °C
365 °F
Density
4.93 (NIOSH, 2024) - Denser than water; will sink
Sp gr = 4.93 (solid at 20 °C); density of the gas: 11.27 g/L
Density at 101.3 kPa: 3.96 at 120 °C (liquid)
Relative density (water = 1): 4.9
4.93
Physical Description
Violet-black crystals with a metallic luster and a sharp odor. Mp: 133.5 °C, bp: 185 °C. Emits toxic vapor at room conditions; vapor becomes visibly purple when its concentration builds up in a confined space. Nearly insoluble in water but very soluble in aqueous solutions of iodides.
Water or Solvent Wet Solid; Other Solid; Pellets or Large Crystals
Violet solid with a sharp, characteristic odor; [NIOSH] Iodide salts are white powders; [ACGIH]
Solid
BLUISH BLACK OR DARK PURPLE CRYSTALS WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.
Appearance
Bluish-black scales or plates; diatomic; violet vapor
Rhombic, violet-black crystals with metallic luster
Bluish-black, lustrous solid
Violet solid.
Heavy, grayish-black plates or granules having a metallic luster