Indium(III) hydroxide

Indium(III) hydroxide is the chemical compound with the formula In(OH)3. Its prime use is as a precursor to indium(III) oxide, In2O3. It is sometimes found as the rare mineral dzhalindite.

Indium(III) hydroxide
Names
IUPAC name
Indium(III) hydroxide
Other names
Indium hydroxide, indium trihydroxide
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ECHA InfoCard 100.039.937
EC Number
  • 243-947-7
PubChem CID
UNII
  • InChI=1S/In.3H2O/h;3*1H2/q+3;;;/p-3
    Key: IGUXCTSQIGAGSV-UHFFFAOYSA-K
SMILES
  • [OH-].[OH-].[OH-].[In+3]
Properties
In(OH)3
Molar mass 165.8404 g/mol
Appearance White solid
Density 4.38 g/cm3
Melting point 150 °C (302 °F; 423 K) (decomposes)
insoluble
Refractive index (nD)
1.725
Structure
cubic
Space group
Im3
octahedral
Hazards
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
2
0
1
Related compounds
Related compounds
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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