Silver iodate
# Silver iodate

Silver iodate $(AgIO_3)$ is a light-sensitive, white crystal composed of silver, iodine and oxygen. Unlike most metal iodates, it is practically insoluble in water.

## Production

Silver iodate can be obtained by reacting silver nitrate $(AgNO_3)$ with sodium iodate or potassium iodate. The by-product of the reaction is sodium nitrate.

Alternatively, it can be created by the action of iodine in a solution of silver oxide.

## Uses

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

