Characteristic

Silver iodate (AgIO3) is a light-sensitive, white crystal composed of silver, iodine and oxygen. Unlike most metal iodates, it is practically insoluble in water.

Chemical formula:AgIO₃

Molar mass:282.77 g/mol

Appearance:white crystals

Odor:odorless

Density:5.525 g/cm³

Melting point:~200 °C

Boiling point:~1150 °C

Solubility in water:0.003 g/100 mL (10 °C);0.019 g/100 mL (50 °C)

Solubility:soluble in ammonia

Crystal structure:orthorhombic

Application

Silver iodate is used to detect traces of chlorides in blood.