| Name | Ammonium hexachloroiridate(IV) |
| Synonyms | Ammonium chloroiride AMMONIUM CHLOROIRIDATE AMMONIUM CHLOROIRIDITE Ammonium Chloroiridate AMMONIUM IRIDIC CHLORIDE AMMONIUM IRIDIUM CHLORIDE Ammonium hexachloroiridate Ammonium chloroiridate(IV) diammonium hexachloroiridate Ammonium hexachloroiridate(IV) diammonium iridium hexachloride diammonium hexachloroiridate(2-) |
| CAS | 16940-92-4 |
| EINECS | 241-007-0 |
| InChI | InChI=1/6ClH.Ir.2H3N/h6*1H;;2*1H3/q;;;;;;+4;;/p-4/rCl6Ir.2H3N/c1-7(2,3,4,5)6;;/h;2*1H3/q-2;;/p+2 |
| Molecular Formula | Cl6H4IrN- |
| Molar Mass | 422.96 |
| Density | 2.86g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
| Melting Point | decomposes [STR93] |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water. |
| Appearance | Olive green crystal |
| Specific Gravity | 2.856 |
| Color | Red-black |
| Storage Condition | under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C |
| Stability | hygroscopic |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| MDL | MFCD00010881 |
| Use | Used as a spectral purity reagent |
| Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful![]() |
| Risk Codes | R36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin. R22 - Harmful if swallowed R20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) |
| UN IDs | 1759 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | BP5295000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Hazard Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | III |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| Use | Used as a spectral purity reagent Used as a raw material for the preparation of iridium compounds such as iridium tetrachloride. |