| Chemical
Name |
Lautarite |
| Empirical
Formula |
Ca(IO3)2 |
| Molecular
Weight |
215.889
g/mol (anhydrous)
389.88 g/mol (monohydrate) |
DESCRIPTION/APPLICATIONS
Calcium iodate (also called lautarite) is a
compound of calcium and iodate anion. It is used
as a dough conditioner. Calcium iodate is an
oxidant added to lotions and ointments as an
antiseptic and deodorant. |