Jodaten
Jodaten is the German term for iodates, chemical compounds that contain the iodate ion IO3−. In English, the term is iodates. The iodate ion features iodine in a +5 oxidation state and forms salts or esters derived from iodic acid (HIO3). Iodates are commonly encountered as salts such as potassium iodate (KIO3) and sodium iodate (NaIO3).
Iodates are widely used in industry and public health. Potassium iodate is a standard source of dietary
Production and handling of iodates usually involve the oxidation of iodide-containing streams or the neutralization and
Safety and regulation note that, at approved levels, iodates are considered safe for their intended uses, such
See also: iodide, iodic acid, iodates in minerals, food fortification.