Sodium Periodate

Name:
Sodium Periodate
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	sodium metaperiodate
M Formula:	(1) NaIO4. (2) NaIO4•3H2O
Properties:
Colorless crystals. D (1) 3.865 (16C), (2) 3.219 (18C), mp (1) 300C (decomposes), (2) 175C (decomposes). Very soluble in water.
Hazard:
Fire risk in contact with organic materials. Toxic by ingestion.
Use:
Source of periodic acid, analytical reagent, oxidizing agent.

See Sodium Paraperiodate.