1. Pharmaceuticals

• Iodine Source in Formulations: Used as a stable source of iodine in the preparation of certain iodine-containing pharmaceutical products, especially where free iodine is too reactive or unstable.
• Oxidizing Agent in Synthesis: Acts as a mild oxidizer in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where controlled oxidation steps are required.

2. Food & Healthcare Ingredients

• Iodine Fortification in Animal Feed: Sodium iodate is added to livestock and poultry feed as a source of dietary iodine, which is essential for thyroid function and growth in animals.

3. Performance Chemicals

• Oxidizing Agent in Organic Synthesis: Employed in organic and inorganic synthesis as a selective oxidizing agent, particularly in laboratory-scale and specialty chemical production.
• Precursor for Other Iodine Compounds: Serves as an intermediate in the manufacture of various iodine-based reagents, such as iodic acid and iodinated aromatics.
• Reagent in Iodometric Titrations: Utilized in iodometric and redox titration methods in analytical chemistry for determining the concentration of reducing agents.
• Iodine Source in Research: Preferred in biochemical and inorganic research as a reliable, stable iodine compound for experiments that require iodine in a controlled oxidized form.

4. Fabric Solutions

• Oxidizing Agent in Dye Fixation: Used in the oxidation of vat dyes or sulfur dyes, helping to develop color and improve colorfastness on fabric during textile processing.
• Mordant and Bleaching Additive: Sometimes used as a mordant or bleaching aid in specialty textile processes, particularly where halogen-based oxidants are required.