What does iodine smell like?

Answer 1

Sort of. Lithium has been describes as smelling like ammonia. This is not the lithium itself, but due to a chemical reaction. The lithium reacts with nitrogen in the air to form lithium nitride. That in turn reacts with moisture to form lithium oxide and ammonia.

Answer 2

Lithium tastes terrible! I'm not sure how to describe it except as extremely bitter. I have taken Lithium XR, regular Lithium capsules as well as Lithium elixir and all in their powder or liquid form made me vomit instantly even when mixed in puddings, shakes, etc. I remember taking it crushed without problem when I first started so I don't know if it's acquired since Lithium causes a metallic taste in the mouth anyway.

Sidenote: Extended release medications like Lithium XR are not supposed to be crushed but I was taking it last year when I had to switch to crushed/liquid meds and my doctor suggested I try it in hopes I could tolerate it better than the other forms that made me ill. (No luck)

Answer 3

Lithium is often describes as smelling like urine.

This however, is not the smell of the lithium itself but of the ammonia produced when it reacts with nitrogen and moisture in the air.

6Li + N2 + 6H2O --> 6LiOH + 2NH3

Answer 4

Iodine has a strong and distinct odor that is often described as sharp, pungent, and slightly metallic. It is commonly associated with the smell of antiseptic solutions used in medical settings.

Answer 5

Well if your talking about the pills it smells like dirty feet

Answer 6

Iodine, (I) has a sharp smell, but it is kind of nice. Have you ever entered a hospital or a pharmacy, that's the smell. Also, be careful, Iodine leaves stains!!

Answer 7

Lithium can smell close to a metallic smell in water by itself.

Answer 8

lithium has no distinctive odor

Answer 9

garlic-like odor to the breath and sweat.

Answer 10

Why would you want to smell that.