DESCRIPTION

Copper(I) iodide is white, but samples are often tan or even, when found in nature as rare mineral marshite, reddish brown, but such color is due to impurities.

APPLICATIONS

CuI is used as a reagent in organic synthesis. The structural properties of CuI allow CuI to stabilize heat in nylon in commercial and residential carpet industries, automotive engine accessories, and other markets where durability and weight are a factor. It is also used in cloud seeding and as a source of dietary iodine for humans and animals.