Calcium Iodate

Calcium Iodate About

It is also known as lautarite, a compound of calcium and iodate anion. We are counted among the reputed business entities, engaged in offering Calcium Iodate. It is white crystalline powder, soluble in nitric acid and insoluble in alcohol. This compound is actually a very good oxidant owing to the strong oxidizing properties of Iodine that is contained in the compound. This compound is added to ointments and lotions as it can work both as an antiseptic or a deodorant. Calcium Iodate is sometimes used as a substitute of sodium and potassium iodide in chemical industries. 

Features:

Chemical Name : Calcium Iodate
Synonyms : Lautarite; Calcium diiodate; UNII-L8MN4Y57BR; Iodic acid (HIO3), calcium salt (2: 1); calcium(2+) diiodate;
IUPAC Name : Calcium diiodate
Molecular Formula : Ca(IO₃)₂ or CaI₂O₆
Molecular Weight : 389.881 g/mol
IUPAC Name : calcium;diiodate
CAS Number : 7789-80-2
Form : Solid
Appearance : White crystals or powder
Odor : Odorless
Melting Point : 540 °C
Boiling Point : decomposes
Solubility : Soluble in nitric acid, nitric acid. Insoluble in alcohol
Decomposition : Decomposes on heating.
Density : 4.519 g/cm³ (monohydrate)