POTASSIUM IODIDE CRYSTALS USP ACS

Overview

Potassium iodide is a chemical compound, medication, and dietary supplement. As a medication it is used to treat hyperthyroidism, in radiation emergencies, and to protect the thyroid gland when certain types of radiopharmaceuticals are used.

Key Applications & Uses

• ●Potassium iodide crystals are a chemical compound commonly used in medicine and industry.
• ●It is primarily used to treat and prevent radiation exposure by protecting the thyroid gland from radioactive iodine.
• ●Additionally, it is used in the production of photographic film, as a nutritional supplement, and in the manufacturing of certain chemicals.
• ●Potassium iodide crystals are also used in the laboratory for analytical purposes.