Einsteinium(II) iodide

Einsteinium(II) iodide is a binary inorganic chemical compound of einsteinium and iodide with the chemical formula EsI2.

Synthesis
The compound can be prepared via a reaction of Einsteinium(III) iodide and.


 * 2 EsI3 + H2 -> 2 EsI2 + 2 HI

Physical properties
The compound forms a solid.