Potassium Iodate

Identification                       

KIO3

M = 214,00 g/mol

CAS [7758-05-6]

EC number: 231-831-9

Taric code: 2829 90 80

Applications                    

analytical chemistry, laboratory reagent, titrant in volumetric analysis (oxidizing agent), in food industry.

Physical data                       

  • Appearance: crystals, almost white
  • Spec. Density: 3,98 g/cm3
  • Bulk density: ~ 2000 kg/m3
  • Solub. in water: (20 ºC): soluble
  • Melting point: 560 ºC
  • pH(50 g/l H2O, 20 ºC) ~ 6