1. Description
Potassium iodate (), CAS 7758-05-6, is an inorganic salt primarily valued as a highly stable source of iodine for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and public health applications. It is the preferred compound for iodizing table salt globally to combat iodine deficiency disorders and is also recognized for its critical role as a thyroid blocking agent during radiation emergencies. Its reliability and availability in high-purity grades make it suitable for these applications and as an oxidizing agent in analytical chemistry.
2. Properties Table
Property Value Product Name Potassium iodate CAS Number 7758-05-6 Synonyms Iodic acid potassium salt Molecular Formula Molecular Weight 214.00 g/mol Appearance White crystalline powder or crystals Purity ≥99.0% (Pharma/Analytical Grade) Melting Point ~560 °C (Decomposes) Solubility Soluble in water (approx. 9 g/100 mL at 20 °C) Stability Stable solid; strong oxidizer
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