Sodium iodate
chemical compound
Sodium iodate is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is NaIO3. It has sodium and iodate ions in it.
PropertiesEdit
Sodium iodate is a colorless solid. It is similar to sodium chlorate. It is a strong oxidizing agent. It reacts with sodium hypochlorite to make sodium periodate. It can catch things on fire.
PreparationEdit
It is made by dissolving iodic acid or iodine in sodium hydroxide solution. Iodine dissolving also makes sodium iodide.
UsesEdit
It is used to make sodium periodate.