Ammonii Iodidum. Ammonium Iodide. NI f=144.54.

Source

Dissolve Potassium Iodide and Ammonium Sulphate in boiling water, add Alcohol, filter, wash, and evaporate the filtrate to dryness. 2KI+ (Nh4)2So4=2NHiI+K2So4.

Characters

Minute, colorless, cubical crystals, or a white granular powder, very deliquescent, having a sharp, saline taste. Solubility. - In 1 part of water, and in 9 parts of Alcohol.

Impurities

Iodates and potassium sulphate.

Dose, 2 to 10 gr.; .12 to .60 gm., or more.