Potassium Iodate

KIO₃

IUPAC: Potassium iodate

CAS: 7758-05-6

Overview

Potassium iodate is used for iodization of salt in many developing countries because it is more stable than potassium iodide in hot, humid climates.

Composition

Element	Symbol	Atoms	Atomic Mass
Oxygen	O	3	15.9990
Potassium	K	1	39.0980
Iodine	I	1	126.9000

Elemental Composition

Oxygen ×3

22.4%

Potassium ×1

18.3%

Iodine ×1

59.3%

Uses

• Salt iodization (tropical countries)
• Radiation thyroid protection
• Analytical chemistry
• Bread improving agent

Fun Facts

✦ Preferred over KI for salt iodization in tropical countries because it resists degradation from heat and humidity

Safety

⚠ Oxidizer

Structure

SMILES

[O-]I(=O)=O.[K+]

Properties

Type: salt
State: solid
Molar Mass: 214.00 g/mol
Density: 3.8900 g/cm³
Melting Point: 560.0 °C
Solubility: 47 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 213.8529
TPSA: 57.2 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 0
H-Bond Acceptors: 3
Rotatable Bonds: 0
Heavy Atoms: 5
Complexity: 49.0

Related Compounds

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Barium Carbonate

BaCO₃

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Barium Sulfate

BaSO₄

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Acetate

Ca(C₂H₃O₂)₂

Calcium Carbonate

CaCO₃

Calcium Citrate

Ca₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Potassium Iodate?

Potassium Iodate (KIO₃) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Potassium iodate.

What is the molecular weight of Potassium Iodate?

Potassium Iodate has a molar mass of 214.0 g/mol.

What state is Potassium Iodate at room temperature?

Potassium Iodate is a solid at room temperature.

Is Potassium Iodate organic or inorganic?

Potassium Iodate is classified as an inorganic compound.

What elements make up Potassium Iodate?

Potassium Iodate (KIO₃) is composed of Oxygen (O), Potassium (K), Iodine (I).