Caesium iodide

Caesium iodide is an ionic compound made of caesium and iodide ions. The chemical formula is CsI. It has a molar mass of around 259.81 g/mol. The melting point of caesium iodide is around 632 °C. It is made when caesium (metal or basic compound) reacts with iodine or hydroiodic acid.

Formation of caesium iodide
It can be made when caesium metal reacts with elemental iodine to make caesium iodide.
The balanced chemical equation is:

It can also be made when caesium hydroxide reacts with hydroiodic acid to make caesium iodide and water.
The balanced chemical equation is:

Related pages
Potassium iodide

Category:Caesium compounds
Category:Iodides