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7681-11-0 [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

White crystals, granules or powder; strong bitter saline taste. Soluble in water, alcohol, acetone, and glycerol.

CONT

Potassium iodide [is used in] dietary iodine restricted to .01 percent. It is also used in some drinking water.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
DEF

Sel potassique soluble dans l'eau et l'alcool et se présentant sous forme de poudre, de granules ou de cristaux blancs brunissant à l'air. Apport diététique d'iode (eau potable, sel de cuisine).

OBS

Aussi utilisé en photographie.

Spanish

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