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Cadmium iodide
Cadmium iodide, CdI2, is a chemical compound of cadmium and iodine. It is notable for its crystal structure, which is typical for compounds of the form MX2 with strong polarization effects. Additional recommended knowledge
Crystal structureCadmium iodide forms crystals with hexagonal symmetry. The iodide anions form a hexagonal close packed arrangement while the cadmium cations fill alternating layers of octahedral sites. The resultant structure consists of a layered lattice. This same basic structure is found in many other salts and minerals. Cadmium iodide is mostly ionically bonded but with partial covalent character. Cadmium iodide's crystal structure is the prototype on which the crystal structures many other compounds can be considered to be based. Compounds with any of the following characteristics tend to adopt the CdI2 structure:
Compounds with the CdI2 crystal structure
IodidesMgI2, TiI2, VI2, MnI2, FeI2, CoI2, CaI2, PdI2, PbI2. Chlorides and bromidesMgBr2, TiBr2, VBr2, MnBr2, FeBr2, CoBr2. Hydroxides of M2+Mg(OH)2, Ni(OH)2, Ca(OH)2. Chalcogenides of M4+TiS2, ZrS2, SnS2, α-TaS2, PtS2; TiSe2, ZrSe2, SnSe2, PtSe2; SiTe2, TiTe2, CoTe2, NiTe2, PdTe2, PtTe2. OthersReferences
Categories: Cadmium compounds | Iodides | Metal halides | IARC Group 1 carcinogens |
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