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Ammonium Hexachloroiridate(IV)

CAS #:

16940-92-4

Linear Formula:

(NH₄)₂IrCl₆

MDL Number:

MFCD00010881

EC No.:

241-007-0

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Ammonium Hexachloroiridate(IV) Properties (Theoretical)

Compound Formula	H₈Cl₆IrN₂
Molecular Weight	441.0119
Appearance	Crystalline Powder
Melting Point	N/A
Boiling Point	N/A
Density	2.86 g/cm³
Solubility in H2O	N/A
Exact Mass	440.841841
Monoisotopic Mass	438.844791

Ammonium Hexachloroiridate(IV) Health & Safety Information

Signal Word	Warning
Hazard Statements	H302-H312-H332
Hazard Codes	Xn
Risk Codes	20/21/22
Safety Statements	26-36/37/39-45
RTECS Number	BP5295000
Transport Information	N/A
WGK Germany	3
MSDS / SDS	Request MSDS / SDS

About Ammonium Hexachloroiridate(IV)

Ammonium Hexachloroiridate(IV) is generally immediately available in most volumes. High purity, submicron and nanopowder forms may be considered. American Elements produces to many standard grades when applicable, including Mil Spec (military grade); ACS, Reagent and Technical Grade; Food, Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Grade; Optical Grade, USP and EP/BP (European Pharmacopoeia/British Pharmacopoeia) and follows applicable ASTM testing standards. Typical and custom packaging is available. Additional technical, research and safety (MSDS) information is available as is a Reference Calculator for converting relevant units of measurement.

Ammonium Hexachloroiridate(IV) Synonyms

Ammonium Chloroiride; Diammonium hexachloroiridate(2-); Iridium(IV)-ammonium chloride; iridate(2-), hexachloro-, ammonium (1:2) Iridate(2-), hexachloro-, diammonium (8CI); Iridium(IV)-ammonium chloride

Chemical Identifiers

Linear Formula	(NH₄)₂IrCl₆
MDL Number	MFCD00010881
EC No.	241-007-0
Beilstein/Reaxys No.	N/A
Pubchem CID	16211476
IUPAC Name	diazanium; hexachloroiridium(2-)
SMILES	[NH4+].[NH4+].Cl[Ir-2](Cl)(Cl)(Cl)(Cl)Cl
InchI Identifier	InChI=1S/6ClH.Ir.2H3N/h61H;;21H3/q;;;;;;+4;;/p-4
InchI Key	LWNOUTCTZQNGEN-UHFFFAOYSA-J

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Packaging Specifications

Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Shipping documentation includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 440 gallon liquid totes, and 36,000 lb. tanker trucks.

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