As other minerals Iodine also has many uses in different fields. Iodine is combined with many other components based on the necessity to yield better advantages. Following are the vital uses of Iodine:
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- It is the main ingredient of table salt which adds taste to food.
- When formed as tincture it is used as a disinfectant and antiseptic.
- Used to eliminate fibrocystic breast disease and thyroid related diseases.
- Used as an X-ray contrast media.
- Used as catalysts in many chemical reactions.
- Used in heat stabilizers and other electrical applications.
- Used in the field of photography.
- Used in herbicides.
- Enhances metabolic activities.
Increases body immunity.