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|  IUPACName = Caesium iodide
 
|  IUPACName = Caesium iodide
 
| Section1 = {{Chembox Identifiers
 
| Section1 = {{Chembox Identifiers
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|  InChI = 1/Cs.HI/h;1H/q+1;/p-1
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|  StdInChI = 1S/Cs.HI/h;1H/q+1;/p-1
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|  InChIKey = XQPRBTXUXXVTKB-REWHXWOFAA
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|  StdInChIKey = XQPRBTXUXXVTKB-UHFFFAOYSA-M
 
|  CASNo = 7789-17-5
 
|  CASNo = 7789-17-5
 
|    CASNo_Ref = {{cascite}}
 
|    CASNo_Ref = {{cascite}}
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|  EC-number = 232-145-2
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|  ChemSpiderID = 23003
 
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| Section2 = {{Chembox Properties
 
| Section2 = {{Chembox Properties
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|  Reference = <ref>{{RubberBible62nd|page=B-92}}.</ref>
 
|  Formula = CsI
 
|  Formula = CsI
 
|  MolarMass = 259.81 g/mol
 
|  MolarMass = 259.81 g/mol
 
|  Appearance = white crystalline solid
 
|  Appearance = white crystalline solid
|  Density = 4.51 g/cm<sup>3</sup>, solid
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|  Density = 4.510 g/cm<sup>3</sup>, solid
 
|  Solubility = 44 g/100 ml (0 °C)
 
|  Solubility = 44 g/100 ml (0 °C)
|  MeltingPt = 621 °C
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|  Solubility1 = soluble
|  BoilingPt = 1277±5 °C
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|    Solvent1 = ethanol
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|  MeltingPt = 626 °C
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|  BoilingPt = 1280 °C
 
|  RefractIndex = 1.739
 
|  RefractIndex = 1.739
 
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   }}
| Section6 = {{Chembox Related
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| Section3 = {{Chembox Structure
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|  CrystalStruct = [[Caesium chloride structure|CsCl]]
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|  SpaceGroup = Pm3m, No. 221
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|  LattConst_a = 456.67 pm
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|  Coordination = Cubic (Cs<sup>+</sup>)<br/>Cubic (I<sup>−</sup>)
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| Section7 = {{Chembox Hazards
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|  ExternalMSDS =
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|  EUIndex = not listed
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|  FlashPt = non-flammable
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| Section8 = {{Chembox Related
 
|  OtherAnions = [[Caesium fluoride]]<br/>[[Caesium chloride]]<br/>[[Caesium bromide]]
 
|  OtherAnions = [[Caesium fluoride]]<br/>[[Caesium chloride]]<br/>[[Caesium bromide]]
Other cations = [[Lithium iodide]]<br/>[[Sodium iodide]]<br/>[[Potassium iodide]]<br/>[[Rubidium iodide]]
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OtherCations = [[Lithium iodide]]<br/>[[Sodium iodide]]<br/>[[Potassium iodide]]<br/>[[Rubidium iodide]]
 
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'''Caesium iodide''' (CsI) is an [[ion]]ic compound often used as the input [[phosphor]] of an [[x-ray image intensifier]] tube found in [[fluoroscopy]] equipment.
 
'''Caesium iodide''' (CsI) is an [[ion]]ic compound often used as the input [[phosphor]] of an [[x-ray image intensifier]] tube found in [[fluoroscopy]] equipment.
  
An important application of caesium iodide [[crystals]], which are [[scintillator]]s, is electromagnetic [[Calorimeter (particle physics)|calorimetry]] in experimental [[particle physics]]. Pure CsI is a fast and dense scintillating material with relatively high light yield. It shows two main emission components. One in the near [[ultraviolet]] region at the [[wavelength]] of 310 [[nanometer|nm]] and one at 460 nm. The drawbacks of CsI are a high [[temperature gradient]] and a slight [[hygroscopicity]].
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An important application of caesium iodide [[crystals]], which are [[scintillator]]s, is electromagnetic [[Calorimeter (particle physics)|calorimetry]] in experimental [[particle physics]]. Pure CsI is a fast and dense scintillating material with relatively high light yield. It shows two main emission components. One in the near [[ultraviolet]] region at the [[wavelength]] of 310&nbsp;nm and one at 460&nbsp;nm. The drawbacks of CsI are a high [[temperature gradient]] and a slight [[hygroscopicity]].
  
Caesium iodide can be used in [[Fourier transform spectroscopy|Fourier Transform Infrared]] (FT-IR) spectrometers as a beamsplitter. CsI has a wider transmission range than the more common [[potassium bromide]] beamsplitters, extending usefulness into the far infrared. A problem with optical-quality CsI crystals is that they are very soft with no cleavage, making it difficult to create a flat polished surface. Also, the CsI optical crystals must be stored in a desiccator to prevent water damage to the surfaces, and coated (typically with germanium) to minimise water damage from short term atmospheric exposure during beamsplitter swapouts.
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Caesium iodide can be used in [[Fourier transform spectroscopy|Fourier transform infrared]] (FT-IR) spectrometers as a beamsplitter. CsI has a wider transmission range than the more common [[potassium bromide]] beamsplitters, extending usefulness into the far infrared. A problem with optical-quality CsI crystals is that they are very soft with no cleavage, making it difficult to create a flat polished surface. Also, the CsI optical crystals must be stored in a desiccator to prevent water damage to the surfaces, and coated (typically with germanium) to minimise water damage from short term atmospheric exposure during beamsplitter swapouts.
  
 
==Optical properties==
 
==Optical properties==
*[[Transmission range]]: 250 nm to 55 [[µm]]
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*[[Transmission range]]: 250 nm to 55 µm
 
*[[Refractive index]]: 1.739 at 10.6 µm
 
*[[Refractive index]]: 1.739 at 10.6 µm
*[[Return loss|Reflection loss]]: 13.6% @ 10.6 µm (2 surfaces)
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*[[Return loss|Reflection loss]]: 13.6% at 10.6 µm (2 surfaces)
  
 
==Physical properties==
 
==Physical properties==
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*[[Modulus of rupture]]: 5.6 GPa (810 lbf/in<sup>2</sup>)
 
*[[Modulus of rupture]]: 5.6 GPa (810 lbf/in<sup>2</sup>)
 
*Apparent [[elastic limit]]: 5.6 GPa (810 lbf/in<sup>2</sup>)
 
*Apparent [[elastic limit]]: 5.6 GPa (810 lbf/in<sup>2</sup>)
*Structure: Cubic, no cleavage
 
*color: colorless
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
{{Unreferenced|date =September 2007}}
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{{reflist}}
<references/>
 
  
 
[[Category:Caesium compounds]]
 
[[Category:Caesium compounds]]

Latest revision as of 08:23, 25 August 2009

Caesium iodide
Caesium iodide
IUPAC name Caesium iodide
Identifiers
InChI InChI=1/Cs.HI/h;1H/q+1;/p-1
InChIKey XQPRBTXUXXVTKB-REWHXWOFAA
Standard InChI InChI=1S/Cs.HI/h;1H/q+1;/p-1
Standard InChIKey XQPRBTXUXXVTKB-UHFFFAOYSA-M
CAS number [7789-17-5]
EC number 232-145-2
ChemSpider 23003
Properties[1]
Chemical formula CsI
Molar mass 259.81 g/mol
Appearance white crystalline solid
Density 4.510 g/cm3, solid
Melting point

626 °C

Boiling point

1280 °C

Solubility in water 44 g/100 ml (0 °C)
Solubility in ethanol soluble
Refractive index (nD) 1.739
Structure
Crystal structure CsCl
Space group Pm3m, No. 221
Lattice constant a = 456.67 pm
Coordination geometry Cubic (Cs+)
Cubic (I)
Hazards
EU index number not listed
Flash point non-flammable
Related compounds
Other anions Caesium fluoride
Caesium chloride
Caesium bromide
Other cations Lithium iodide
Sodium iodide
Potassium iodide
Rubidium iodide
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Caesium iodide (CsI) is an ionic compound often used as the input phosphor of an x-ray image intensifier tube found in fluoroscopy equipment.

An important application of caesium iodide crystals, which are scintillators, is electromagnetic calorimetry in experimental particle physics. Pure CsI is a fast and dense scintillating material with relatively high light yield. It shows two main emission components. One in the near ultraviolet region at the wavelength of 310 nm and one at 460 nm. The drawbacks of CsI are a high temperature gradient and a slight hygroscopicity.

Caesium iodide can be used in Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectrometers as a beamsplitter. CsI has a wider transmission range than the more common potassium bromide beamsplitters, extending usefulness into the far infrared. A problem with optical-quality CsI crystals is that they are very soft with no cleavage, making it difficult to create a flat polished surface. Also, the CsI optical crystals must be stored in a desiccator to prevent water damage to the surfaces, and coated (typically with germanium) to minimise water damage from short term atmospheric exposure during beamsplitter swapouts.

Optical properties

Physical properties

References

  1. CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 62nd ed.; Weast, Robert C., Ed.; CRC Press: Boca Raton, FL, 1981; p B-92. ISBN 0-8493-0462-8.
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