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Iodate
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<p>An iodate is the <a href="/facts/Polyatomic_anion/FcPWAyLm">polyatomic anion</a> with the formula IO−3. It is the most common form of <a href="/facts/Iodine/JlfMecMf">iodine</a> in nature, as it comprises the major iodine-containing ores. Iodate <a href="/facts/Salt_(chemistry)/lsSKwGpn">salts</a> are often colorless. They are the salts of <a href="/facts/Iodic_acid/2CqxLLuU">iodic acid</a>. </p>