What is Sodium periodate?
{{nosources|date=December 2010}} '''Sodium periodate''' is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula can be NaIO<sub>4</sub> (sodium metaperiodate) or Na<sub>5</sub>IO<sub>6</sub> (sodium orthoiodate). It has [[sodium]] and [[periodate]] [[ion]]s in it. ==Properties== Sodium periodate is a colorless solid. It reacts with acids to make [[periodic acid]]. It breaks down when heated to make [[sodium iodate]] and oxygen gas. It is a strong [[oxidizing agent]]. ==Preparation== It can be made by oxidation of [[sodium iodide]] with [[sodium hypochlorite]] in a [[nitric acid]] solution. ==Uses== Sodium periodate can [[oxidation|oxidize]] cellulose. It is also used as a [[biodegradable]] chemical in the human body. It is also used in [[organic chemistry]] reactions. ==Related pages== *[[Potassium iodate]] *[[Perbromic acid]] *[[Potassium perchlorate]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Sodium compounds]] [[Category:Iodine compounds]]