nature:
Chromium iodide is a black crystal with a layered structure.
2. It is stable at room temperature, but decomposes into chromium and iodine elements at high temperatures.
3. Chromium iodide is a strong magnetic substance with high magnetic susceptibility.
4. It is soluble in water and organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone.
Purpose:
Chromium iodide is used as a catalyst, especially in asymmetric synthesis.
2. It is also used as an electronic transport material for studying electronic transport properties.
3. Chromium iodide can also be used to prepare other chromium compounds.