• Lead nitrate and potassium iodide; the precipitation of lead iodide turns the gray matter canary yellow. • Finally, soluble starch solution and iodine solution in potassium iodide; the white matter ...

State and federal officials say Arizonans should not be taking potassium iodide as a prophylactic to radiation from Japan.

Potassium nitrate (KNO3), known historically as saltpeter or the mineral niter, is a common salt with multiple uses.

The iodide-rich solution then gets a shot of iodic acid (HIO 3), which converts all the iodide ions into solid iodine. Kerosene is then added to the solution to extract the iodine.

Residents and workers within certain areas in Delaware are eligible to receive potassium iodide tablets. Find out where and if you qualify.

Potassium iodide can help protect your thyroid from radioactive iodine. It’s useful during a nuclear radiation emergency. Learn more about the medication.

Residents who live, work or attend school within a 10-mile radius of the Limerick Generating Station may pick up KI tablets on Saturday, Aug. 24.

Potassium iodide has suddenly become most sought-after substance in the world after the Japanese nuclear disaster. Here's why people want it so desperately - at any price.

CENTER TWP. ― The Pennsylvania Department of Health will offer free potassium iodide tablets to residents living or working near the Beaver Valley Power Station. As a part of their annual ...

Pennsylvanians who live or work near any of the Commonwealth's four active nuclear power plants are eligible to receive free potassium iodide tablets.