From: kp74615%tut.fi@ssyx.ucsc.edu Subject: NI3 Date: 1 Mar 90 10:29:01 GMT Hi When preparing NI3 it's a good idea to dissolve the iodine in potassium iodide solution first. I've used this method several times and it never fails. BTW the product can be purified by washing it with water (to remove ammonia) with ethanol (to remove iodine and water) and with aether (to remove ethanol). Of course, there is no need for that (especially the last step), but just in case you might be interested... Karri