Potassium periodate

Potassium periodate is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is KIO4. It has potassium and periodate ions in it. 

Properties
Potassium periodate is a white solid. It is an oxidizing agent. It is similar to potassium perchlorate. It does not dissolve good in water. It makes potassium iodate and oxygen when heated. 

Preparation
It is made by reacting potassium iodide with a strong oxidizing agent.

Uses
It is used to find out how much potassium is in something because it is one of the few potassium compounds that do not dissolve easily in water.

Related pages
Sodium periodate
Periodic acid
Iodic acid

Category:Potassium compounds
Category:Iodine compounds