Iodine was discovered by Bernard Courtois in 1811. ... Elemental iodine can be prepared by oxidizing iodides with chlorine:
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In 1811 when Bernard Courtois (1777-1838) discovered iodine, he was not searching for a way to heal his fellow humans. On the contrary; he was looking for a way to kill his fellow humans. Napoleon’s army at the time required huge quantities of gunpowder and supplies were running short.
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'In 1811 when Bernard Courtois (1777-1838) discovered iodine, he was not searching for a way to heal his fellow humans. On the contrary; he was looking for a way to kill his fellow humans. Napoleon’s army at the time required huge quantitie...
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The Element Iodine - Basic Physical and Historical Information ... Iodine was discovered by the French chemist Barnard Courtois in 1811. Courtois was extracting sodium and potassium compounds from seaweed ash. Once these compounds were removed, he added sulfuric acid (H2SO4) to further process the ash.
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Iodine deficiency - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Iodine is an essential trace element; the thyroid hormones thyroxine and triiodotyronine contain iodine. In areas where there is little iodine in the diet—typically remote inland areas where no marine...
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Iodine was discovered by the French chemist Barnard Courtois in 1811. Courtois was extracting sodium and potassium compounds from seaweed ash. Once these compounds were removed, he added sulfuric acid (H 2 SO 4 ) to further process the ash....
http://www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/rp/factsheets/factsheets-htm/...
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~There are many uses of iodine. One of the main uses of Iodine is that plants and animals need trace amounts of iodine for normal growth. For humans they need iodine to produce the hormone called thyroxine. Iodine has also been used for its antibacterial qualities.
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Courteis discovered Iodine in 1811, and occurs sparingly in the form of iodides in sea water from which it is assimilated by seaweeds. Iodine exhibits some metallic like properties and dissolves readily in chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, or carbon disulfide to form beautiful purple solutions.
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www.tamuk.edu/chemistry/WebElements/iodine_element.htm
www.tamuk.edu/chemistry/WebElements/iodine_element.htm
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Iodine was discovered by Bernard Courtois (France) in 1811. The origin of the name comes from the Greek word iodes meaning violet. It is shiny, black, non-metallic solid with characteristic odour. Sublimes easily and as a gas it is violet and intensely irritating to the eyes, nose and throat.
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