Zinc iodide is a chemical compound of zinc and iodine, ZnI2. The anhydrous form is white and readily absorbs water from the atmosphere. It can be prepared by the direct reaction of zinc and iodine in refluxing ether
Z 1263 (OTTO) Zinc iodide, 98% Cas 10139-47-6 - used as an x-ray opaque penetrant in industrial radiography to improve the contrast between the damage and intact compositeIn conjunction with osmium tetroxide ZnI2 is used as a stain in electron microscopy.