Product name: Potassium iodate
Molecular Formula: KIO3
CAS No.: 7758-05-6
Molar mass: 214.001 g/mol
Product Description:
Potassium iodate （KIO3） is a chemical compound. It is sometimes used in radiation treatment, as it can replace radioactive iodine from the thyroid.Potassium iodate is used for iodination of table salt, because iodide can be oxidized by molecular oxygen to iodine under wet conditions. To prevent this US companies add thiosulfates or other antioxidants to the potassium iodide, while in some other countries potassium iodate is used as source for iodine. It is also an ingredient in baby formula milk.
Applications:
Wheat flour treatment, From the dough, Nutritional fortifiers.
