LANTHANIDE OXYIODIDES

Abstract

The present review is devoted to consideration and generalization of a number of synthetic methods for lanthanide oxoiodides preparation as well as to consideration of their structural particularities and thermal stability. Phase diagrams with the participation of REE oxoiodides, alkaline metal iodides or silver iodide are given and discussed. All the systems are characterized by the solid solution formation on the basis of the pure compounds, while the systems with the participation of alkaline metal iodides are characterized by the formation of incongruent melting compounds. Structural data concerning oxoiodides of lanthanides with different oxidation states and with the participation of some other elements (carbon, nitrogen, barium, osmium, etc) are present and overviewed. Possible areas of application (catalysis, X-ray detectors, medical diagnostics) including distinct luminescent properties of Ce-, Pr-, Nd-, Sm-doped REE oxoiodides are underlined.

Keywords

• rare earth elements (ree)
• iodide
• oxoiodides
• phase equilibria
• crystal structure