
| Color/physical appearance | Shiny black [1] |
| Odor | Strong [5] |
| Melting point/freezing point | 113.7°C (236.7°F) [1] |
| Boiling point | 184.4°C (363.9°F) [1] |
| Density | 4.933 g/cm3 [1] |
| Standard state at room temperature (solid/liquid/gas) | Solid [1] |
| Solubility | Soluble in iodide solutions [1] |