About Potassium Iodate

Potassium Iodate is the chemical compound which is considered as the superior form of potassium iodide. It can be prepared by the reaction of potassium containing base such as potassium hydroxide with the iodic acid. It can also be prepared by adding iodine to the hot, concentrated solution of the potassium hydroxide. Sodium iodate and silver iodate are its cations.

SYNONYMS of Potassium Iodate : Iodic Acid, Potassium Salt
STRUCTURAL FORMULA of Potassium Iodate : KIO₃

PROPERTIES OF Potassium Iodate

• Potassium Iodate is an oxidizing agent.
• Potassium Iodate is a chemical compound.
• Potassium Iodate is a white crystalline powder.
• Potassium Iodate is odorless.

USES OF Potassium Iodate :

• Potassium Iodate is used for iodination of table salt.
  
• Potassium Iodate may be used to protect against accumulation of radioactive iodine in the thyroid.
• Potassium Iodate is occasionally used as a maturing agent in baking

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