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Cesium iodide, 99.9% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11386717
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Description

Cesium iodide is used in FT-IR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometers) as a beamsplitter. Cesium Iodide exhibits high gamma-ray stopping power. Useful as input phosphor in fluoroscopy equipment, and efficient photocathode for extreme ultraviolet wavelengths. Fast and dense scintillating material - useful in electromagnetic calorimetry in particle physics.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 7789-17-5
Molecular Formula CsI
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 259.81
MDL Number MFCD00010962
InChI Key XQPRBTXUXXVTKB-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Synonym cesium iodide, caesium iodide, cesium monoiodide, dicesium diiodide, tricesium triiodide, cesiumiodide, cesium iodide cs2i2, cesium iodide cs3i3, unii-u1p3gvc56l
PubChem CID 24601
IUPAC Name cesium;iodide
SMILES [I-].[Cs+]

Specifications

Boiling Point 1280°C
Melting Point 626°C
Color White
Quantity 25 g
Merck Index 14,2014
Solubility Information Soluble in water; Soluble in ethanol; Slightly soluble in methanol; Insoluble in acetone
Formula Weight 259.81
Percent Purity 99.9%
Odor Odorless
Refractive Index 1.7876
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Assay (metals basis)
Chemical Name or Material Cesium iodide
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Cesium iodide
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Skin sensitiser Category 1
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P405-Store locked up.
  • P501-Dispose of contents/container to .

RUO – Research Use Only

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