Magnesium iodide is the name for the chemical compounds with the formulas MgI2 and its various hydrates MgI2(H2O)x. These salts are typical ionic halides, being highly soluble in water.   Uses   Magnesium iodide has few commercial uses, but can be used to prepare compounds for organic synthesis.   Reactions   Magnesium iodide is actually steady from high temperature below...