iodate
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Origin of iodate
First recorded in 1830–40; iod(ic acid) + -ate 2
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The commercial preparation of iodine utilizes the reduction of sodium iodate, NaIO3, an impurity in deposits of Chile saltpeter, with sodium hydrogen sulfite:
From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019
As salt is cleaned and packaged, potassium iodate may be sprayed on it, normally at a cost of only a dollar or two per ton.
From New York Times • May 15, 2017
Raw iodine prices remained high for two years, forcing the Indian companies that make potassium iodate to plead for donor help.
From New York Times • May 15, 2017
Unicef is urging the government to enforce its own laws and do better testing, Dr. Kupka said, and the Kampot co-op has set up a fund to buy potassium iodate in bulk.
From New York Times • May 15, 2017
They may be iodide or iodate of silver, or small crystals of nitrate of potash.
From Notes and Queries, Number 193, July 9, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc by Bell, George
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