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Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State
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White crystals
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Boiling Point
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122°C
(Decomposes)
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Specific Gravity
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1.4
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Solubility in Water
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Soluble (Soluble in
alcohol)
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PH
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Acidic in solution
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Refractive Index
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7.9
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NFPA Ratings
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Health: 3;
Flammability: 0, Reactivity: 1
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Stability
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Stable under
ordinary conditions
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Applications
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Periodic acid is a
white crystals; soluble in water and alcohol; losing water at 100 C. It
and its salts (potassium and sodium) are widely used as powerful oxidizing
agent in organic synthesis.
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Sales Specification
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Appearance:
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Colorless crystals
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Assay:
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98% Min
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Water insoluble substances:
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0.02% Max
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Ignition residue (as sulfate):
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0.1% Max
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Iodide (As I):
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0.005% Max
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