Ruthenium iodide (III)

• The reaction of iodine and ruthenium:

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• Treatment of ruthenium (III) hydroxide with hydroiodic acid :

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• The reaction of ruthenium (III) chloride and potassium iodide :

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Ruthenium (III) iodide forms black crystals.

• Decomposes on heating:

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• Ripan R., Chetyanu I. Inorganic chemistry. Chemistry of metals. - M .: Mir, 1972. - T. 2. - 871 p.