Iridium(II) chloride is an inorganic compound of iridium and chlorine with the chemical formula . It is a dark green solid.
Synthesis Iridium(II) chloride can be obtained by the interaction of powdered metallic iridium with chlorine gas when heated:
Iridium(II) chloride is also formed in the reduction of iridium(III) chloride with metallic iridium:
Chemical properties It decomposes when heated to 773 °C :
At temperatures above 798 °C, complete decomposition of the substance occurs:
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