Potassium Iodide with chemical formula of KI [CAS No. 7681-11-0], which crystallizes in a cubic structure, is a white powder that is considered one of the important sources of iodine and is necessary to produce thyroid hormones. Chemically, iodide does not have the stability of iodate and can be oxidized to iodine when exposed to light, heat, and moisture.
– Iodization of table salt:
In North America and some European countries, potassium iodide is used to iodize salt.
Medicine and treatment:
– Use in some iodine-based disinfectants
– Preparation of potassium iodide tablets to prevent the absorption of radioactive iodine radiation in nuclear facilities.
Other uses:
– In laboratory analysis in iodometric titrations
– Synthesis of aryl iodides used in the synthesis of organic compounds.
Net Weight : 25 kg
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Safety and Storage:
Potassium iodide may react strongly with oxidizing substances such as chlorates, bromates, and perchloric acid and cause the formation of molecular iodine. Avoid storing this material next to the above compounds and store it in a dry environment away from direct light or heat. The direct light can cause yellowing of potassium iodide, which is due to the formation of molecular iodine.