Potassium Iodate

Molecular Formula: KIO3 or IKO3
CAS Number: 7758-05-6
Appearance: A White Crystalline Powder

otassium iodate is an oxidizing agent and as such it can cause fires if in contact with combustible materials or reducing agents. It can be prepared by reacting a potassium-containing base such as potassium hydroxide with iodic acid, for example: HIO3 KOH → KIO3 H2O. It is used to treat actinobacillosis.