Iodate

Iodate
	The iodate anion, IO−3
	Space-filling model of the iodate anion
Identifiers
CAS Number	15454-31-6;
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
ChEBI	CHEBI:29226; CHEBI:24856 (class of salts);
ChemSpider	76615;
Gmelin Reference	1676
PubChem CID	84927;
UNII	877S7T6EXV;
	InChI InChI=1S/HIO3/c2-1(3)4/h(H,2,3,4)/p-1 Key: ICIWUVCWSCSTAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M;
	SMILES [O-]I(=O)=O;
Properties
Chemical formula	IO3−
Molar mass	174.902 g·mol−1
Related compounds
Related compounds	Periodate, Fluoroiodate, Bromate, Chlorate
	Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

An iodate is the polyatomic anion with the formula IO−3. It is the most common form of iodine in nature, as it comprises the major iodine-containing ores. Iodate salts are often colorless. They are the salts of iodic acid.