Iodine - 53I: uses
The following uses for iodine are gathered from a number of sources as well as from anecdotal comments. I would be delighted to receive corrections as well as additional referenced uses.
- iodide, and thyroxin which contains iodine, are used internally in medicine. A solution of KI and iodine in alcohol is used as a disinfectant for external wounds.
- silver iodide is used in photography
- nutrient
- added to table salt for nutrition {stops goitres, (Derbyshire neck)}
- deep blue colour in a starch solution is a sign of the free element