Description
Specifications Table
Product Name – Calcium iodide, UltraDry™, 99.99% (metals basis)
Quantity/Pack Size – 500g, 100g, 25g
Form – Powder
Grade – UltraDry™, 99.99% (metals basis)
Application – Moisture-sensitive reactions, anhydrous synthesis
Product Overview
Calcium iodide, UltraDry™ grade with 99.99% purity (metals basis) is a premium anhydrous reagent engineered for applications demanding ultra-low moisture and trace metal contamination. This high-purity powder undergoes rigorous drying processes to eliminate residual water, ensuring consistent performance in moisture-sensitive protocols. The 99.99% metals basis specification guarantees minimal metallic impurities, making it ideal for critical synthesis where trace elements could compromise results. Packaged under inert conditions to preserve its anhydrous state, this calcium iodide maintains stability during storage and handling. Its fine particulate form ensures rapid dissolution in compatible solvents, while the UltraDry™ treatment prevents hydration that could alter stoichiometry in precise formulations. The reagent’s high assay purity and controlled particle size distribution provide reproducibility across experimental batches. As a non-hygroscopic alternative to standard calcium iodide, this UltraDry™ variant eliminates the need for pre-treatment drying steps, saving valuable lab time while delivering reliable molecular interactions in complex systems.
FAQs
1. What makes UltraDry™ calcium iodide different from standard grades?
UltraDry™ undergoes an additional desiccation process that reduces moisture content to below detectable limits, unlike standard grades which may contain 1-5% residual water. This ensures consistent anhydrous performance in sensitive applications.
2. Can this be used directly without further drying?
Yes, the UltraDry™ treatment eliminates the need for pre-use drying procedures. The product is packaged under nitrogen to maintain its anhydrous state until opened.
3. What’s the typical shelf life when stored properly?
When kept in its original sealed container with desiccant at room temperature, the product maintains its specifications for 24 months from the date of manufacture.
4. Are there any known incompatibilities with common lab solvents?
It reacts violently with strong oxidizing agents and should not be combined with acetone or ethanol without proper safety measures, though it dissolves readily in water and polar organic solvents like DMSO.
5. How does the particle size affect its solubility?
The fine powder form (typically 100-200 mesh) provides a larger surface area, enabling complete dissolution in under 5 minutes with gentle stirring in compatible solvents, compared to coarser grades that may require heating.
