Tellurium(IV) iodide

Tellurium(IV) iodide, also known as tellurium tetraiodide, is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is TeI₄. It contains tellurium in its +4 oxidation state. It also contains iodide ions.

Properties

Tellurium(IV) iodide is a black solid. It breaks down when heated to tellurium(II) iodide and iodine. It is a weak reducing agent. It conducts electricity when melted.

Preparation

It is made by reacting tellurium with iodine or by reacting tellurium with iodomethane, CH₃I.

Related pages

• Tellurium(IV) bromide
• Tellurium(IV) chloride
• Tellurium(IV) fluoride