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    Iodine Solution

    Iodine Solution in Tradeasia

    IUPAC Name

    Iodide

    Cas Number

    7553-56-2

    HS Code

    28012000

    Formula

    I2

    Basic Info

    Appearance

    Brown Liquid

    Common Names

    Potassium Triiodide

    Packaging

    1000 kg IBC drums

    Brief Overview

    Potassium triiodide is a dark brown-violet solution of potassium iodide with iodine in water. A small amount may be used for emergency disinfection of drinking water.

    Manufacturing Process

    The most commonly used (nominal) 5% solution consists of 5% (wt/v) metallic iodine (I2) and 10% (wt/v) potassium iodide (KI) mixed in distilled water, and has a total iodine content of 126.4 mg/mL. The iodide combines with metallic iodine to form a high concentration of potassium triiodide (KI3) solution. There is some excess potassium.

     

    Medical Industry

    • Reagent added to the vagina and cervix during colposcopy
    • Reagent used to better visualize the mucogingival junction in the mouth
    • Oxidizing germicide which is washed off with 70% ethanol solution to avoid scarring and discoloration of the skin
    • Reagent used to arrest the flow of blood

    Science Industry

    • Dye fixative when performing a Gram stain
    • Indicator test for the presence of starches in organic compounds
    • Cell stain used to make the cell nuclei more visible and to preserve phytoplankton samples
    • Reagent used in experiments to observe how a cell membrane uses osmosis and diffusion

    Marine Industry

    • Agent used to help rid the animals of unwanted parasites and harmful bacteria

    Other Applications

    • Disinfectant to small wounds
    • Coloring agent in inks and paint

    Water Treatment Industry

    It is used as a disinfectant for treating municipal water because it can kill many common pathogens present in natural freshwater sources

     

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