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Sigma-Aldrich

Hydrogen hexachloroiridate(IV) hydrate

Synonym(s):

Dihydrogen hexachloroiridate(IV) hydrate, Hexachloroiridium(IV) acid hydrate, Hydrogen iridium hexachloride

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
H2Cl6Ir · xH2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
406.95 (anhydrous basis)
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:

form

(Powder or Crystals or Granules or Beads)

Quality Level

concentration

36.0-44.0% Ir (gravimetric)

mp

65 °C (lit.)

density

1.02 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

Cl[H].Cl[H].[H]O[H].Cl[Ir](Cl)(Cl)Cl

InChI

1S/6ClH.Ir.H2O/h6*1H;;1H2/q;;;;;;+4;/p-4

InChI key

YDVQBPXDKJKDME-UHFFFAOYSA-J

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Application

Hydrogen hexachloroiridate(IV) hydrate can be used:
  • As a precursor to prepare promoted hydrogenation catalyst for Fischer–Tropsch synthesis (FTS).
  • To fabricate dimensionally stable electrodes for oxygen evolution reactions.

Features and Benefits

Catalyzes the electrochemical synthesis of polyaniline on the surface of non-noble metal electrodes. Utilized in the formation of iridium-substituted Dawson- and Keggin-type polyoxometallates by refilling the vacant site of the lacunary precursors.

Pictograms

CorrosionExclamation mark

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Met. Corr. 1 - Skin Corr. 1C

Storage Class Code

8B - Non-combustible, corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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