Potassium Iodide
Molecular Structure
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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.
| Technical Details | |
| CAS No | 7758-05-6 |
| Mol. Formul | KIO3 |
| Mol. Weigh | 214.02 |
| Category | Topical Antiseptic & Source of Iodine |
| Specification | |
| Description | White crystalline powder |
| Solubility | Soluble in water; insoluble in ethanol |
| Clarity & colour of solution | 5 % solution is clear and colourless |
| pH of 5 % solution | Between 5 and 8 |
| Chloride, Chlorate, Bromide, Bromate | Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
| Iodide | Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
| Sulphate | Passes as per pharmacopoeia |
| Heavy metals | Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
| Loss on drying / Water | Not more than 0.5 % w/w |
| Assay | Between 99 and 101 % w/w |
Standard Packing: 25 KG Fibre Drum / HDPE Drum with double inner polythene bag