
Potassium iodate is a white, powder-like chemical made from potassium, iodine, and oxygen. It is used to add iodine to food, especially salt, so that people get enough iodine in their diet. It is stable and stays effective for a long time.
Iodine Source: Provides iodine, which is essential for healthy thyroid function.
Nutrient Enrichment : Used to make salt "iodized" (enriched with iodine).
Oxidizing Agent: Helps in certain chemical reactions and processes.
Food Industry: Used to iodize salt to prevent iodine deficiency (goiter).
Animal Feed: Added to feed to provide essential iodine for animals.
Pharmaceuticals: Sometimes used in medicines or supplements.
Laboratories: Used in experiments as an oxidizing agent.
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