Potassium Iodate
Uses of Product
It is sometimes used for iodimation of table salt.It is used as sourece for iodine, as an antiseptic. It is also an ingredient in baby formula milk.
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Technical Details |
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CAS No |
7758-05-6 |
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Mol. Formula |
KIO3 |
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Mol. Weigh |
214.02 |
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Category |
Topical Antiseptic & Source of Iodine |
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Specification |
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Description |
White crystalline powder |
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Solubility |
Soluble in water; insoluble in ethanol |
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Clarity & colour of solution |
5 % solution is clear and colourless |
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pH of 5 % solution |
Between 5 and 8 |
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Chloride, Chlorate, Bromide, Bromate |
Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
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Iodide |
Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
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Sulphate |
Passes as per pharmacopoeia |
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Heavy metals |
Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
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Loss on drying / Water |
Not more than 0.5 % w/w |
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Assay |
Between 99 and 101 % w/w |
Standard Packing: 25 KG HDPE Drum with double inner polythene bag.
