Silver iodate ( AgIO₃) is an inorganic compound, it is a white solid, but it is commonly found in the form of its hydrated crystals, such as silver iodate trihydrate ( AgIO₃·3H2O). Silver iodate is a strong oxidizing agent that is commonly used in laboratories for oxidation reactions, especially in organic synthesis.

1. Photography: Silver iodate is used as a photosensitive agent in photography.

2. Analytical chemistry: Silver iodate can be used as a precipitant for the quantitative analysis of precipitation and separation of certain anions, such as chloride, bromine and iodine.

3. Oxidizing agent: Silver iodate is a strong oxidizing agent that can donate oxygen atoms in chemical reactions for use in organic synthesis and other chemical reactions.

4. Catalyst: In some chemical reactions, silver iodate can act as a catalyst to promote the reaction rate.

5. Pharmaceuticals: Silver iodate can be used in the preparation of silver-containing medicines, such as silver salts for disinfection and antibacterial.

6. Materials Science: The crystal structure properties of silver iodate make it potentially valuable in materials science research.

7. Environmental monitoring: Silver iodate can be used to detect and monitor certain pollutants in the environment, such as sulfur compounds.

8. Electronic and optical materials: The optical properties of silver iodate give it certain application potential in the field of electronic and optical materials.