periodate

[ puh-rahy-uh-deyt ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a salt of a periodic acid, as sodium periodate, Na 2 H 3 IO 6 .

periodate

/ pɜːˈraɪəˌdeɪt /

noun

1. any salt or ester of a periodic acid

Word History and Origins

Origin of periodate¹

First recorded in 1830–40; period(ic acid) + -ate ²

Example Sentences

In their spectacular chemistry experiments they tried replacing the nasty perchlorates and barium with a strontium nitrate, potassium periodate or sodium periodate instead; all of which have less toxicity issues.

From Scientific American

The periodate salts may garner widespread use in military and civilian fireworks because of their low hygroscopicities and high chemical reactivities.

From Scientific American

Periodate salts, if used in correct proportions, could replace the more toxic perchlorates. 

From Scientific American

Sodium periodate produced a brilliant yellow white flash that would be perfect for fireworks. 

From Scientific American

Iodized potassic An immediate A brown oil crystallizing iodide. precipitate of after a time. periodate.

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