POTASSIUM IODIDE

Short Name: POTASSIUM IODIDE

Other Names: Potide

Confirms IP, BP, USP

Chemical Specifications

Appearance : White crystalline powder

Assay (as KI; on anhydrous basis) : 99 - 100.5%

Insoluble matter in water : Max 0.01%

Nitrate, nitrite and ammonia : Passes test

Chloride & bromide (as Cl) : Max 0.05%

Free alkali (as K2CO3) as per pharma : Passes test

Sulphate (SO4) : Max 0.015%

Iodate (IO3) : Max 0.0003%

Thiosulphate (S2O3) : Max 0.005%

Heavy metal (as Pb) : Max 0.001%

Iron (Fe) : Max 0.001%

Loss on drying (at 105°C) : Max 1%