About iodine Iodine
Iodine-
It occurs to an extent of 8×10 -5 % in earth crust as iodide and iodates. Main source of iodine are:
1- Certain deep sea weeds (Laminaria species). These plants contain about 0.5% iodide in their ashes in the form of iodide (Know as kelp)
2- Crude chile salt petre (caliche) contains about 0.2% of NaIO³.(Sodium iodate)
3- The ores of lead and dolomite contain traces of sodium potassium and magnesium iodide.
4- Oil-well brines and sea water also contain very very small amount of iodides.