Over-the-counter and prescription forms of iodine solution are often used to prevent infections. The mineral is often added to topical antiseptics and is believed to destroy infectious microorganisms with minimal risk of side effects. Iodine is also used for pre-surgical care.
Over-the-counter and prescription forms of iodine solution are often used to prevent infections. The mineral is often added to topical antiseptics and is believed to destroy infectious microorganisms with minimal risk of side effects. Iodine is also used for pre-surgical care.
Dissolve KI in about 20-30 ml of distilled water. Add iodine and heat gently with constant mixing until iodine is dissolved. Dilute to 100 ml with distilled water.
- Iodine test is based on the fact that polyiodide ions form colored adsorption complex with helical chains of glucose residue of amylase (blue-black), dextrin (black), or glycogen (reddish-brown).
- Monosaccharides, disaccharides, and branched polysaccharides like cellulose remain colorless. Amylopectin produces an orange-yellow hue.
- The reagent used in the iodine test is Lugol’s iodine, which is an aqueous solution of elemental iodine and potassium iodide.
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