What is Sodium iodate?
'''Sodium iodate''' is a [[chemical compound]]. Its [[chemical formula]] is NaIO<sub>3</sub>. It has [[sodium]] and [[iodate]] [[ion]]s in it. == Properties == 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. == Preparation == It is made by dissolving [[iodic acid]] or iodine in [[sodium hydroxide]] solution. Iodine dissolving also makes [[sodium iodide]]. == Uses == It is used to make sodium periodate. == Related pages == *[[Potassium iodate]] *[[Potassium periodate]] *[[Potassium chlorate]] [[Category:Potassium compounds]] [[Category:Iodine compounds]]