The solid halogen was discovered in 1811 by Bernard Courtois in seaweed. The solubility, reactions and phase changes of iodine are explored by our students. Iodine has been used for its antibacterial qualities. Leonard Cohen wrote a song named Iodine that describes the effect of iodine on the senses. The oxide is a strong acid.
Crystal are orthorhombic.
Click mass number for decay process, product for element page. MeV Xe-142 142.0 MASS abund. This is not a publication of Phoenix College.