Iridium tetroxide

In this article, we will explore the fascinating world of Iridium tetroxide. From its origin to its impact on today's society, Iridium tetroxide has played a crucial role in various aspects of daily life. Throughout history, Iridium tetroxide has been the subject of debates, research and analysis in multiple fields, which demonstrates its relevance today. Through this article, we will deepen our knowledge of Iridium tetroxide, unraveling its different facets and discovering its importance in today's world.

Iridium(VIII) oxide
Names
IUPAC name
Iridium(VIII) oxide
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
  • InChI=1S/Ir.4O
    Key: WIFDYPVIKSJTTM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • O=(=O)(=O)=O
Properties
IrO4
Molar mass 256.213 g·mol−1
Melting point −267.15 °C (−448.87 °F; 6.00 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C , 100 kPa).

Iridium tetroxide (IrO4, Iridium(VIII) oxide) is a binary compound of oxygen and iridium in oxidation state +8.[1] This compound was formed by photochemical rearrangement of in solid argon at a temperature of 6 K (−267.15 °C; −448.87 °F). At higher temperatures, the oxide is unstable.[2] The detection of the iridium tetroxide cation IrO+
4 by infrared photodissociation spectroscopy with formal oxidation state +9 has been reported, the highest currently known of any element.[3][4] However no salts are known, as attempted production of an Ir(IX) salt such as IrO4SbF6 did not result in anything.

References

  1. ^ Gong, Yu; Zhou, Mingfei; Kaupp, Martin; Riedel, Sebastian (2009). "Formation and Characterization of the Iridium Tetroxide Molecule with Iridium in the Oxidation State +VIII". Angewandte Chemie International Edition. 48 (42): 7879–7883. doi:10.1002/anie.200902733. PMID 19593837.
  2. ^ Citra, Angelo; Andrew, Lester (1999). "Reactions of Laser-Ablated Iridium Atoms with O2. Infrared Spectra and DFT Calculations for Iridium Dioxide and Peroxoiridium(VI) Dioxide in Solid Argon". J. Phys. Chem. A. 103 (21): 4182–4190. Bibcode:1999JPCA..103.4182C. doi:10.1021/jp990388o.
  3. ^ Himmel, D.; Knapp, C.; Patzschke, M.; Riedel, S. (2010). "How far can we go? Quantum-chemical investigations of oxidation state IX". ChemPhysChem. 11 (4): 865–869. doi:10.1002/cphc.200900910. PMID 20127784.
  4. ^ Wang, Guanjun; Zhou, Mingfei; Goettel, James T.; Schrobilgen, Gary J.; Su, Jing; Li, Jun; Schlöder, Tobias; Riedel, Sebastian (23 October 2014). "Identification of an iridium-containing compound with a formal oxidation state of IX". Nature. 514 (7523): 475–477. Bibcode:2014Natur.514..475W. doi:10.1038/nature13795. PMID 25341786. S2CID 4463905.