Iodine

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Death_of_a_Ladies'_Man
gptkbp:color Violet-black
gptkbp:composed_of Halogen
Non-metal
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:Bernard_Courtois
gptkbp:dissolved Slightly soluble in water
Soluble in alcohol
Soluble in ether
gptkbp:ecological_role Essential for thyroid function
gptkbp:electronegativity [ Kr] 4d10 5s2 5p5
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:fish
gptkb:mountain
Seaweed
Dairy products
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Iodine
gptkbp:isotopes gptkb:I-127
53
I-129
I-131
gptkbp:mass 126.90447 u
gptkbp:melting_point 113.7 ° C
184.3 ° C
gptkbp:occurs_in Found in seawater
gptkbp:population 4.933 g/cm³
gptkbp:social_responsibility Allergic reactions possible
Excess can cause thyroid dysfunction
gptkbp:symbol gptkb:I
gptkbp:symptoms Hypothyroidism
Goiter
Cretinism
gptkbp:uses gptkb:hospital
gptkb:Photographer
gptkb:product
gptkb:drug
Used in organic synthesis
Used in food preservation
Used in analytical chemistry
Used in veterinary medicine
Used in disinfectants
Used in iodine tinctures
Used in iodophors
Used in radiation treatment
Used in surgical scrubs
Used in thyroid imaging
Used in water purification
Used in wound care
gptkbp:was_a_response_to Forms iodides
Reacts with hydrogen
Reacts with metals
gptkbp:year_created 1811