What is Iodide?
Iodide is a form of iodine that carries a slightly different atomic charge and normally is chemically bound with an element of potassium or sodium. While many people use the words iodine and iodide interchangeably, that is not exactly correct. An iodine atom will not possess the negative one charge that is found with an iodide ion. In addition, there are some applications for iodine that are not suited for iodide, and vice versa. There are a number of different iodide compounds that are in use for a number of purposes. Hydrogen iodide and potassium iodide are two examples of iodide ions that can be used in antioxidant applications. Sodium iodide can help in the preservation of tissues and similar materials. Other forms of iodide include silver iodide, nitrogen iodide, and carbon iodide. Many of these variations are naturally occurring, but can also be created in a laboratory as well. One medical application of iodide ions is in the treatment of hyperactive thyroids. Essentially, the io
