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POTASSIUM IODATE is an oxidizing agent. The chemical formula for potassium iodate is KIO3. It can be prepared by reacting potassium bases like KOH with iodic acid. Potassium iodate is the major chemical compound used for the iodization of edible common salts.
Uses of Potassium Iodate – KIO3
- Used in the iodination of table salt to prevent iodine deficiency.
- Used in the analysis of testing arsenic and zinc.
- Used in the iodometry in medicine manufacturing.
- Used in food as a maturing agent and dough conditioner.
- Used as a reagent and as feed additives.
SAFETY NOTE:
Potassium iodate is an oxidizing agent and it can cause fires when it comes into touch with flammable materials or reducing agents.
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Potassium iodate
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| Other names
Iodic acid, potassium salt
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.028.938 |
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| E number | E917 (glazing agents, …) |
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| KIO3 | |
| Molar mass | 214.001 g/mol |
| Appearance | white crystalline powder |
| Odor | odorless |
| Density | 3.89 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 560 °C (1,040 °F; 833 K) (decomposes) |
| 4.74 g/100 mL (0 °C) 9.16 g/100 mL (25 °C) 32.3 g/100 mL (100 °C) |
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| Solubility | soluble in KI solution insoluble in alcohol, liquid ammonia, nitric acid |
| −63.1·10−6 cm3/mol | |
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| H272, H302, H318 | |
| P210, P280, P301+P312+P330, P305+P351+P338+P310 | |
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| Flash point | Non-flammable |
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Other anions
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Potassium chlorate Potassium bromate |
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Other cations
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Sodium iodate |
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Related compounds
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Potassium iodide Potassium periodate |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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