Potassium Iodate tablets are used at the time of a nuclear emergency; the tablets stop the thyroid gland (situated in your neck) taking up radioactive iodine, which may be released into the environment following a nuclear accident. Radioactive Iodine is harmful and especially dangerous to babies and children.
Potassium Iodate occurs as a white, crystalline powder. KIO3 can be used as a substitute of KI in radiation protection. A kinetic study of thermal degradation of KIO3 by γ-rays suggests that rate of decomposition increases while activation energy decreases upon irradiation.
Formula : KIO3 Molecular Wt. : 213.9927 ( or 214 )
Specification :
| Form | : Free-flowing crystalline powder |
| Colour | : White |
| Odour | : Odourless |
| Assay as KIO3 (on dry basis | : 99.0 – 101.0% |
| Iodide as I | : 0.002% Max. |
| Sulfates as SO4 | : 0.02% Max. |
| Bromate, Bromide, Chlorate & Chloride | : 0.01% Max. |
| Matter Insoluble in water | : 0.1% Max. |
| pH of 5% aqueous solution | : 6-8 |
| Heavy Metal as Pb | : 4 ppm Max. |
| Arsenic as As | : 3 pmm Max. |
| Iron as Fe | : 10 ppm Max. |
| Loss on Drying | : 0.5% Max. |
As additional criteria, the particle size for KIO3 must be minimum 95% below 500 μm (USP 35)
Physical Properties :
| Characteristics | : Specification |
| Bulk Density (approx.) | : 2.1 gm/cc |
| Particle Density | : 3.9 gm/cc |
| Solubility (approx.) | : 9.3 gm in 100 ml water at 25o C |
Microbiological :
| Characteristics | : Specification |
| Standard Plate Count | : 10 cfu/g Max. |
| Coliform Count | : 10 cfu/g Max. |
| Detection of Salmonella |
: 9.3 Absent /25 g |
Potassium Iodate (KIO3) may be used as an oxidizing agent in the estimation of hydrolyzable tannins (gallotannins and ellagitannins) in plant samples. It may also be used in the preparation of polyaniline,poly(o-anisidine),poly[aniline-co-(o-anisidine) and TiO2 nanoparticles.
Potassium Iodate also used for Iodization of edible salt
Potassium iodate is sometimes used for iodination of table salt to prevent iodine deficiency. Because iodide can be oxidized to iodine by molecular oxygen under wet conditions, US companies add thiosulfates or other antioxidants to the potassium iodide
Laboratory USES of Potassium Iodate :
In stronger Hydrochloric Acid solutions, Potassium Iodate oxidizes the Iodine generated in the first reaction above to Iodine Monochloride, and the equivalent weight of Potassium Iodate is one-fourth the molecular weight.
Potassium Iodate can also be used as a basimetric standard for standardization of strong acids. A slight excess of both Potassium Iodate and Potassium Iodide is added, and the Iodine generated is then titrated with standard Sodium Thiosulfate using Starch indicator.
There are two forms of iodine that can be used to iodize salt: iodide and iodate, usually as the potassium salt. Iodate is less soluble and more stable than iodide and is therefore preferred for tropical moist conditions. Both are generally referred to as iodized salt.
Potassium Iodide also most commonly used in TABLE SALT to get iodide level in the salt...
Simply add 20 to 50 mg of Potassium Iodide / Potassium Iodate to 1 Kg Sale to get 20 to 50 ppm iodide label in the salt.
Pl. note Potassium iodide (KI) having 77% iodine percentage while potassium iodate (KIO3) have only 59% iodine. So pl. use what ppm level you required in your TABLE SALT.
Other Valuable Iodine and its derivative products :
Sr. No.Product Name CAS Number EC Number
1.3-5 – Di Iodosalicylic Acid 133-91-5 205-124-0
2.Aluminium Iodide 7784-23-8 232-054-8
3.Ammonium Iodide 12027-06-4 234-717-7
4.Arsenic Iodide 7784-45-4 232-068-4
5.Barium Iodide 13718-50-8 237-276-9
6.Barium Mercuric Iodide 10048-99-4 231-831-9
7.Cadmium Iodide 7790-80-9 232-223-6
8.Calcium Iodate 7789-80-2 232-191-3
9.Calcium Iodide 10102-68-8 233-276-8
10.Clioquinol 130-26-7 204-984-4
11.Copper Iodide 7681-65-4 231-674-6
12.Cuprous Mercuric Iodide 13876-85-2 237-634-4
13.Ethyl Iodide 75-03-64 232-191-3
14.Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide 1774-47-6 231-442-4
15.Hydriodic Acid 57% 10034-85-2 233-109-9
16.Iodic Acid 7782-68-5 231-962-1
17.Iodine 7553-56-2 231-442-4
18.Iodine Monochloride 7790-99-0 232-236-7
19.Iodophor 111453-42-0
20.Iohexol 66108-95-0 266-164-2
21.Lithium Iodide 10377-51-2 233-822-5
22.Magnesium Iodide 10377-58-9 233-825-1
23.Mercuric Iodide 7774-29-0 231-873-8
24.Methyl Iodide 7553-56-2 200-819-5
25.Periodic Acid 10450-60-9 233-937-0
26.Potassium Iodate FCC 12027-06-4 231-831-9
27.Potassium Iodide 7681-11-0 231-659-4
28.Potassium Mercuric Iodide 7783-33-7 231-990-4
29.Potassium Metaper Iodate 7790-21-8 232-196-0
30.Potassium Tri Iodide Monohydrate12298-68-9 235-567-5
31.Povidone Iodine 25655-41-8 215-034-3
32.Sodium Metaper Iodate 7790-28-5 232-197-6
33.Sodium Iodate 7681-55-2 231-672-5
34.Sodium Iodide 7681-82-5 231-679-3
35.Tetra Butyl Ammonium Iodide 311-28-4 206-220-5
36.Tetra Ethyl Ammonium Iodide 68-05-3 200-676-9
37.Tetra Methyl Ammonium Iodide 75-58-1 200-881-3
38.Tri Methyl Sulphonium Iodide 2181-42-2 218-555-4
39.Tri Methyl Sulphoxonium Iodide 1774-47-6 217-204-2
40.Zinc Iodide 10139-47-6 233-396-0
Potassium Iodate manufacturer, supplier and exporter. Potassium Iodate is an oxidizing agent. Potassium Iodate used primarily as a stable source of Iodine, which is liberated in the presence of Iodide ion and acid, in the titration of Thiosulfate and Sulfite solutions.
Potassium iodate is an oxidizing agent and as such it can cause fires if in contact with combustible materials or reducing agents.
Potassium Iodate is widely used for salt iodisation in many developed and under developed countries as source of iodine.
Tablet of Potassium Iodate is widely used at the time of Nuclear Radiation
Potassium Iodate is widely used as a Laboratory Reagent.
Potassium Iodate is also used in Cattle Feed as a source of Iodine.
Packing :
25 / 50 Kg net fibre drums to be polycoated. Palletized and Stretch – Wrapped
Labeling & Marking
Each pack shall additionally include on the label:
- Name of product
- Pack format and net weight
- Batch/Lot number
- Date of manufacture
- Expiry/Best Before date
- Manufacturer’s name & address
- Storage instructions/conditions
Stability :
Stable at ambient temperature in sealed containers.
Shelf life 5 years from manufacturing date.
Minimum 24 months remaining shelf life after arrival.
Storage & Handling :
Store in closed containers away from heat and moisture. Oxidizer. Keep away from combustible materials & strong acids. Wear goggles and rubber gloves when handling bulk quantities. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. In case of spillage, collect into container for disposal. Flush with plenty of water.
QC Testing
Each batch ordered must be minimum FCC compliant and come with corresponding certificates of analysis Chemical analysis: all active ingredients are analysed via certification agent and must fall within the specified limits.
Identification :
Add 1 drop of starch TS and a few drops of 20% hypophosphorous acid to 1 mL of a 1:10 aqueous solution. A transient blue color appears.
Shipping information :
| Hazard Class | : 5.1 Oxidizing Substance |
| Label | : Oxidizer |
| Subsidiary Risk | : None |
| Marine Pollutant | : No |
| Proper Shipping Name |
: Oxidizing Solid N.O.S. (Potassium Iodate) |
