Thallium(I) iodide facts for kids
Thallium(I) iodide, also known as thallous iodide, is a special chemical compound. Its chemical formula is TlI. This means it is made of thallium and iodide ions. The thallium part has a +1 oxidation state, which describes its electrical charge.
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What is Thallium(I) Iodide Like?
Thallium(I) iodide is a solid that looks yellow. It does not mix or dissolve in water. If you heat it gently, it changes color to red. This compound can also cause other chemicals to gain electrons, acting as a reducing agent. Be very careful, because like all thallium compounds, it is very poisonous.
How Thallium(I) Iodide is Made
Scientists can make thallium(I) iodide in a few ways. One way is to mix thallium metal with iodine. Another method involves reacting thallium with a liquid called hydroiodic acid. It can also be made by combining any thallium chemical that dissolves in water, such as thallium(I) sulfate, with another chemical that contains iodide.
What Thallium(I) Iodide is Used For
Thallium(I) iodide has some interesting uses. It is put inside special lights called mercury-vapor lamps. It can also help detect radiation, which is a type of energy.
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