Zirconium(II) iodide

Zirconium(II) iodide is an inorganic chemical compound with the chemical formula ZrI₂.^[1][2]

Zirconium(II) iodide

Names
IUPAC name diiodozirconium
Other names Zirconium diiodide
Identifiers
CAS Number	15513-85-6
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	15745141
PubChem CID	136991
InChI InChI=1S/2HI.Zr/h2*1H;/q;;+2/p-2 Key: GODQOUBOGDKMGD-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES [Zr](I)I
Properties
Chemical formula	ZrI2
Appearance	solid
Melting point	827
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

Synthesis

Zirconium diiodide can be prepared from the ZrI₃ by disproportionation at 360–390°. At higher temperatures, the diiodide disproportionates to the tetraiodide and metallic zirconium.^[3]