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Zinc Iodide is a chemical compound made of zinc and iodine having a molecular formula ZnI2.
Zinc Iodide is a chemical compound made of zinc and iodine having a molecular formula ZnI2. It is a white solid that readily absorbs water from the atmosphere. It can be manufactured directly by the reaction of zinc and iodine while refluxing ether. In this short piece of article, let us learn more about the zinc iodide formula, its properties, chemical structure and uses.
Application
Zinc iodide is used as an x-ray opaque penetrant in industrial radiography to enhance the contrast. It is used as electrode compartments and as a stain in electron microscopy in association with osmium tetroxide.