Potassium Oxalate

Potassium Oxalate

Potassium iodate (KIO₃) is a salt readily soluble in water. It is an iodate salt, meaning it contains the iodate ion (IO₃⁻).

Chemical Formula: K₂C₂O₄

CAS Number: 6487-48-5

Grade: ACS

Appearance: white, crystalline

Uses:

• Dyeing and printing processes: It is used in the textile industry to dye or print textures.

• Calibration: It is used to calibrate pH meters due to its predictable pH behavior in solution.

• Acidity regulator: It is used as an acidity regulator in some food items during the food production processes.

• Water treatment: In some cases, used for disinfection purposes in water treatment processes, though other methods are more commonly used.

Industries and Common Applications:

• Water treatment industry: In some specific cases, used to purify or disinfect water in most water treatment methods.

• Food industry: Used in limited and controlled amounts for specific food applications to fortify specific food products.