BISMUTH OXYIODIDE Property

Melting point:

fuses at red heat with partial decomposition [MER06]

Density 

7.92 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

solubility 

insoluble in H2O, ethanol, chloroform; sHCl

form 

red tetragonal crystals

color 

red tetragonal crystals, crystalline

Water Solubility 

insoluble H2O, alcohol, chloroform; soluble HCl; decomposed by HNO3 or alkali [MER06]

Merck 

13,1268

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

20/21/22-36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-37/39

WGK Germany 

3

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H312Harmful in contact with skin

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H332Harmful if inhaled

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P322Specific measures (see …on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

BISMUTH OXYIODIDE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

White to yellowish powder

Uses

manufacture of dry cell cathodes.

Uses

Bismuth Oxyiodide is a catalyst that is used in the preparation of BIoI/(BiO)2CO3, a p-n junction photocatalyst.