Potassium Iodate

KIO₃

IUPAC: Potassium iodate

CAS: 7758-05-6

Descripción general

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

Composición

Elemento	Símbolo	Átomos	Masa atómica
Oxygen	O	3	15,9990
Potassium	K	1	39,0980
Iodine	I	1	126,9000

Composición elemental

Oxygen ×3

22,4%

Potassium ×1

18,3%

Iodine ×1

59,3%

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

⚠ Oxidizer

Structure

SMILES

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

Propiedades

Tipo: salt
Estado: solid
Masa molar: 214,00 g/mol
Densidad: 3,8900 g/cm³
Punto de fusión: 560,0 °C
Solubilidad: 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

Compuestos relacionados

Diammonium Phosphate

(NH₄)₂HPO₄

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Sulfate

CaSO₄

Cerium(III) Chloride

CeCl₃

Copper(II) Sulfide

CuS

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Calcium Propionate

Ca(C₂H₅COO)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).