Low-valent uranium iodides: straightforward solution syntheses of UI3 and UI4 etherates.
Uranium turnings react with elemental iodine in diethyl ether at room temperature, with sonication and/or stirring, over a period of days to afford UI 3, UI 4(OEt 2) 2, or UI 4(OBu (n) 2) depending on the stoichiometry or ether solvent. This is the first room temperature, and thus safe and convenient, synthesis of UI 3.
Carmichael
Christopher D
CD
School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, West Mains Road, Edinburgh, Scotland EH9 3JJ.
Jones
Natalie A
NA
Arnold
Polly L
PL