Potassium Iodate (KIO3) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- KIO3
- Iodic Acid Potassium Salt
Potassium iodate supplier for salt iodisation, food fortification, feed premix and laboratory buyers in Malaysia. Written on specifications as KIO3, this white crystalline oxidising salt is the iodine source national iodisation programmes specify because it is more stable to heat and moisture than potassium iodide. It is a different compound from potassium iodide, sodium iodate and elemental iodine.
Grade is the real commercial variable. Food grades, including material bought against the FCC designation buyers name on their specifications, cover salt iodisation and fortification premixes, while pharmacopoeial and analytical reagent grades serve formulation and titration work. Powder and granular crystal are both traded, and the exact grade is confirmed with the quotation.
Salt refiners and food processors dose potassium iodate into table and cooking salt and into nutrient premixes, and bakeries use it as a dough oxidiser and flour maturing agent. Feed and mineral premix blenders use it as an iodine carrier, and laboratories use reagent grade material as a primary standard for iodometric titration.
Send the required grade, form, target assay or iodine contribution, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
- CAS number
- 7758-05-6
- Formula
- KIO3
- Grade
- food, pharmaceutical, laboratory
- Appearance
- white crystalline powder or granular crystals
Potassium Iodate grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food grade potassium iodate | white crystalline powder | commonly specified at high purity against the buyer's specification | Salt iodisation and food fortification premixes, where buyers often name the FCC designation on the purchase specification. State the designation required and the exact grade is settled with the quotation. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Granular food grade potassium iodate | granular crystals | — | Salt plants and premix blenders that prefer a free-flowing granular crystal over fine powder for weighing, dosing and dust control. State the preferred mesh range with the enquiry. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Pharmacopoeial grade potassium iodate | fine white crystalline powder | — | Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulation work that calls for a controlled purity iodate grade against the buyer's monograph or internal specification. Not a finished dosage form. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Analytical reagent grade potassium iodate | refined crystalline powder | — | Laboratory use as a primary standard for iodometric titration and for preparing standard iodate solutions where tighter impurity control is requested. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy potassium iodate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for potassium iodate
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white crystalline powder or granular crystals according to form | — |
| Chemical formula | KIO3 | — |
| CAS number | 7758-05-6 | — |
| Molar mass | 214.0 g/mol | — |
| Iodine content | about 59 % | calculated from the formula |
| Solubility | soluble in water, more heat and moisture stable than potassium iodide | — |
| Assay (typical high-purity grades) | commonly specified at 99 minimum % | — |
Potassium Iodate applications
Safety and handling
Keep sealed in a cool, dry place and protect from moisture. Control dust during powder handling and follow the safety information issued for the quoted grade. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about potassium iodate
Is potassium iodate the same as potassium iodide?
No. Potassium iodate is KIO3 and potassium iodide is KI. They are different salts with different stability, and iodate is the one usually specified for salt iodisation because it holds up better to heat, moisture and storage. Order the compound named in your specification.
What does FCC mean on a potassium iodate specification?
FCC refers to the Food Chemicals Codex grade designation that food buyers commonly quote when purchasing potassium iodate for iodisation or fortification. Send the designation or specification you need with the enquiry and the grade available against it is confirmed with the quotation.
How much iodine does potassium iodate contain?
Iodine accounts for roughly 59 per cent of the mass of potassium iodate, calculated from the KIO3 formula. Fortification dosing is normally set from the target iodine level in the finished salt or premix, so state that target with the enquiry.
Which grade should I request for salt iodisation?
A food grade is the usual starting point, in powder or granular crystal form depending on the dosing equipment. Send the fortification specification, target iodine contribution, preferred form and any documentation needed so the requested grade can be matched.
Can potassium iodate be used as a laboratory primary standard?
Reagent grade potassium iodate is widely used as a primary standard for iodometric titration and for preparing standard iodate solutions. State the purity and impurity limits your method requires when enquiring.
What details are needed for a potassium iodate price enquiry?
Provide the grade, form, target assay or iodine contribution, quantity and delivery location. Mentioning the preferred pack format and any product documents needed lets the quotation address the whole requirement in one reply.