Potassium Iodate KIO3 CAS 7758-05-6

Product name:Potassium iodate

CAS:7758-05-6

MF:KIO3
MW:214
Density:3.93 g/cm3

Melting point:560°C

Packaging:25 kg/drum

Solubility:It is soluble in water, dilute acid, Ethylenediamine, Ethanolamine and Potassium iodide aqueous solution; Slightly soluble in liquid sulfur dioxide; Insoluble in alcohol and ammonia.

1.Disinfectants:

Potassium iodate can be used as a disinfectant for fish and other food and water. It does not cause harm to the human body and is therefore considered a safe and reliable disinfectant.

2.Treatment of Hyperthyroidism:

Potassium iodate is a substance that can promote thyroid function to a certain extent. In addition, it can also help treat diseases such as goiter and thyroid cancer.

3.Improving soil quality:

Potassium iodate can be used to improve the mineral content of soil. Because the types and contents of minerals required by plants are different, appropriate Potassium iodate and other minerals can be added to improve soil quality.

4.Production of rocket fuel:

Potassium iodate can be added to the rocket fuel as an oxidant, because it can produce a lot of oxygen to react with the fuel, so that the rocket can produce greater thrust.

5. Analytical reagent:

Potassium iodate can be used for chemical analysis, such as measuring insulin concentration. It can be reduced to iodate ions and reacts with proteins in insulin to form yellow compounds.

6.Making Hard Candies:

Potassium iodate can help to make hard candy, and the small crystals can help to solidify the candy.

7.Food additives:

Potassium iodate can be used as a wheat flour treatment agent and dough modifier.