Description

Barium Tetraiodomercury CAS NO 10048-99-4 is a specialized inorganic compound of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis and materials research. Its unique composition, featuring both barium and mercury iodides, makes it a valuable precursor for creating complex iodide-based materials and catalysts. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers working in the fields of inorganic chemistry, solid-state physics, and specialty chemical production. We supply high-purity grades to meet the stringent demands of these technical applications.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor or reagent in the preparation of other complex inorganic mercury or barium compounds.
• Materials Science Research: Used in the development and study of novel solid-state materials, including semiconductors and photonic crystals.
• Catalysis Development: Investigated as a potential catalyst or catalyst component in specialized organic and inorganic reactions.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a standard or reference material in specific spectroscopic and analytical techniques.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical compound for fundamental research in inorganic chemistry and exploratory product development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Barium Tetraiodomercury
CAS No.	10048-99-4
Molecular Formula	BaI2·HgI2 or BaHgI4
Molecular Weight	862.27 g/mol (for BaHgI4)
Synonyms	Mercuric barium iodide; Barium mercury iodide; Barium mercuric iodide; Mercury barium iodide; Tetraiodomercurate(2-) barium; Barium tetraiodomercurate(II)
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Quality Control

Our Barium Tetraiodomercury is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with product specifications tailored to research and industrial application requirements. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identification, and relevant physical parameters is available for every batch upon request, supporting your quality management and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store in a cool, dry place, ideally under an inert atmosphere or with appropriate desiccants to prevent degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Red to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Barium Tetraiodomercury)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.