Sodium Metaperiodate known as Sodium salt of Periodic Acid, is available in white crystalline powder form, soluble in water [solubility in water: 14.4% @ 25c]. It has Molecular Formula NaIO4. It is prepared industrially by oxidation of Sod. Iodate with Sodium hypochlorite. It is used as an Oxidizing agent in organic synthesis.
It is used as an oxidizing agent. Potassium Iodate is a Potassium salt of Iodic Acid, available as odorless white powder Potassium Iodate is an oxidizing agent and as such it can cause fires if in contact with combustible materials or reducing agents.