What is Thallium(I) iodide?
'''Thallium(I) iodide''', also known as '''thallous iodide''', is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is TlI. It has [[thallium]] and [[iodide]] [[ion]]s in it. The thallium is in its +1 [[oxidation state]]. ==Properties== Thallium(I) iodide is a yellow solid. It does not dissolve in water. It turns red when heated gently. It is a [[reducing agent]]. It is very toxic like all [[thallium compounds]]. ==Preparation== It is made by reacting thallium with [[iodine]] or [[hydroiodic acid]] or by reacting any soluble thallium salt like [[thallium(I) sulfate]] with any iodide. ==Uses== Thallium(I) iodide is used in [[mercury-vapor lamp]]s. It is also used in a detector of [[radiation]]. ==Related pages== *[[Thallium(III) oxide]] *[[Thallium(I) bromide]] *[[Thallium(I) chloride]] [[Category:Thallium compounds]] [[Category:Iodine compounds]]