Potassium Iodate

KIO₃

IUPAC: Potassium iodate

CAS: 7758-05-6

Aperçu

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

Élément	Symbole	Atomes	Masse atomique
Oxygen	O	3	15,9990
Potassium	K	1	39,0980
Iodine	I	1	126,9000

Composition élémentaire

Oxygen ×3

22,4%

Potassium ×1

18,3%

Iodine ×1

59,3%

Usages

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

Le saviez-vous

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

Sécurité

⚠ Oxidizer

Structure

SMILES

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

Propriétés

Type: salt
État: solid
Masse molaire: 214,00 g/mol
Densité: 3,8900 g/cm³
Point de fusion: 560,0 °C
Solubilité: 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

Composés associés

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Calcium Sulfate

CaSO₄

Cerium(III) Chloride

CeCl₃

Copper(II) Sulfide

CuS

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Barium Carbonate

BaCO₃

Calcium Citrate

Ca₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂

Calcium Phosphate

Ca₃(PO₄)₂

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).