Potassium Iodate
It is used as an oxidizing agent. Potassium Iodate is a Potassium salt of Iodic Acid, available as odorless white powder Potassium Iodate is an oxidizing agent and as such it can cause fires if in contact with combustible materials or reducing agents.
| Product | Potassium Iodate |
| CAS No. | 7588-02-3 |
| Molecular formula | KIO3 |
| Molecular weight | 214 |
| Description | White fine Crystalline Powder |
| Assay (Iodometric, Dry basis) | Min. 99.0 % |
| Clarity of 5% w/v Solution in water | Clear & Colourless |
| pH ( 5 % w/v in water ) | 6.0 ¨C 9.0 |
Maximum Limits of Impurities
| Loss on drying ( 105 0C, 2 hours ) | 0.5 % |
| Bromides & Chloride (as CI) | 0.02 % |
| Iodide (as I) | 0.005 % |
| Sulphate (as SO4) | 0.01 % |
| Iron (as Fe) | 0.001 % |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | 0.002 % |