Global Industrial Salt Market 2016 - SQM, Cosayach, ACF Minera, Atacama Minera, Bullmine, Algorta Norte
Iodine is a chemical element with symbol I and atomic number 53. Iodine and its compounds are primarily used in nutrition, and industrially in the production of acetic acid and certain polymers. Iodine's relatively high atomic number, low toxicity, and ease of attachment to organic compounds have made it a part of many X-ray contrast materials in modern medicine. Iodine has only one stable isotope. Iodine radioisotopes, such as 131I, are also used in medical applications.
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