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Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Iodine Crystals
Iodine Crystals are a high-purity chemical element appearing as grayish-black flakes or crystalline aggregates with a metallic luster and a distinctive, pungent odor. It possesses the unique property of sublimationβturning directly from a solid into a gaseous state (violet vapor) upon heating without passing through a liquid phase. It serves as a vital raw material for the pharmaceutical, chemical, and veterinary industries.
Applications
Pharmaceuticals & Medicine: Production of antiseptic, disinfectant, and medicinal agents (tincture of iodine, Lugol's solution, iodoform). Synthesis of radiopaque contrast media and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for hormonal drugs like thyroxine.
Feed Additives Production: Used in veterinary medicine and animal husbandry to synthesize potassium iodide, potassium iodate, and other nutritional supplements that prevent iodine deficiency in livestock and poultry.
Chemical Synthesis & Analytics: Functions as a catalyst in organic synthesis, a primary reagent in analytical chemistry (iodometry), and in the production of high-purity metals via the iodide refining process.
Industry & Technology: Manufacturing of synthetic rubber, dyes, photographic materials, and polarizing films for LCD screens and optical devices.
Key Advantages
High Chemical Purity: The assay of the active substance strictly complies with international standards (USP/EP/GOST), ensuring the absence of undesirable impurities in the final product.
Potent Biocidal Activity: Features powerful antimicrobial, antifungal, and antiviral properties, making it an irreplaceable base component for highly effective antiseptics.
Synthetically Versatile: Due to its high reactivity, it readily reacts with various elements and organic compounds to form a wide range of organoiodine and inorganic substances.
Consistent Quality: When proper storage conditions are maintained, the product fully retains its physical, chemical, and functional properties throughout its entire shelf life.
Storage & Transportation
- Store in tightly sealed containers (high-density plastic, glass, or porcelain) in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated area, protected from direct sunlight.
- Warning: The product is highly volatile (sublimates even at room temperature). Do not store near metals, reducing agents, organic substances, ammonia, or flammable materials (causes heavy corrosion and can form explosive compounds).
- Transportation is permitted via all types of covered transport in strict accordance with hazardous goods regulations (classified as a toxic and corrosive substance).
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Technical Specifications
Appearance
Grayish-black crystals or flakes with a metallic luster
Assay (Iβ content by weight)
Not less than 99.5% β 99.8%
Molecular Weight
253.81
Melting Point
~ 113.7 Β°C
Boiling Point (Sublimation)
~ 184.3 Β°C
Chlorides & Bromides (as Cl)
Max 0.01%
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)
Max 0.05%
Supply info
- Specialized high-density plastic bottles or jars weighing 0.5 kg, 1 kg, or 5 kg.
- Branded drums / kegs with a hermetic inner liner weighing 25 kg and 50 kg (optimized for the industrial sector).