Description and references
Conveniently prepd in the laboratory from metallic
gold and iodine monochloride: Gutmann, Z.
Anorg. Allg. Chem. 264, 169 (1951).
Derivative
Dihydrate.
Properties
Dark orange-red crystals, deliquesc in moist air.
d420 3.9. Sublimes at 180° (760 mm). bp 229°. Decomp 254°. Soluble in water, alcohol,
ether. Keep well closed and protected from
light.