Description

Potassium Biiodate is a high-purity inorganic salt widely recognized for its role as a primary standard in analytical chemistry. Its exceptional stability and precise stoichiometry make it a critical reagent for the accurate standardization of bases and other volumetric solutions. This product is essential for laboratories and quality control facilities in the pharmaceutical, chemical manufacturing, and water treatment industries seeking reliable and traceable analytical results.

Application

• Primary Standard in Volumetric Analysis: Used for the precise standardization of sodium thiosulfate and other titrants in iodometric and redox titrations.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a selective oxidizing agent and a source of iodate in organic and inorganic synthesis processes.
• Pharmaceutical QC & Research: Employed in analytical methods development and quality control testing within pharmaceutical R&D and manufacturing.
• Water & Environmental Analysis: Applied in standardized test methods for determining chemical oxygen demand (COD) and other oxidizable substances in water samples.
• Educational & Reference Material: Used in academic and industrial training laboratories to teach principles of analytical chemistry and titration techniques.
• Food Safety Testing: Utilized in certain analytical protocols for assessing food additives and contaminants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Biiodate
CAS No.	13455-24-8
Molecular Formula	KH(IO3)2
Molecular Weight	389.91 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Hydrogen Diiodate; Acid Potassium Iodate; Potassium Hydrogen Iodate; Monopotassium Diiodate; Iodic Acid, Monopotassium Salt; Potassium Iodate Monobasic; Potassium Acid Iodate; KH(IO3)2
EINECS	236-632-0

Quality Control

Our Potassium Biiodate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for use as a primary standard. Key parameters including assay, loss on drying, and impurity profiles are verified. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your application requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect purity and weight.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (KH(IO3)2)	≥ 99.5%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.1%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.001%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.002%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.0005%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.