Potassium Iodate

KIO₃

IUPAC: Potassium iodate

CAS: 7758-05-6

Visão geral

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

Composição

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

Composição elemental

O
Oxygen ×3
22,4%
K
Potassium ×1
18,3%
I
Iodine ×1
59,3%

Usos

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

Curiosidades

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

Segurança

  • ⚠ Oxidizer

Structure

SMILES

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

Propriedades

Tipo
salt
Estado
solid
Massa molar
214,00 g/mol
Densidade
3,8900 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão
560,0 °C
Solubilidade
47 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
213,8529
TPSA
57,2 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
49,0

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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).