India: New Delhi to face resurgence of dangerous heat this week. April 09, 2017, 10:10:42 AM EDT. While the peak of the recent heat wave has passed, northwestern India will face a resurgence of dangerous heat this week. India Weather Map.
Iodine is a chemical element with symbol I and atomic number 53. The name is from Greek á¼°Î¿ÎµÎ¹Î´Î®Ï ioeidÄs, meaning violet or purple, due to the color of elemental iodine vapor. 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.
Uses of iodine. Iodine is an essential part of nutrition and medicine. Iodide compounds and thyroxine are used in medicine. A solution of potassium iodide (KI) and iodine in alcohol is used to treat external wounds.Iodine is also used to treat conjunctivitis, prevent goiters, for eye health and many other illnesses. It is almost always added to table salt (iodized salt).odine is an essential part of nutrition and medicine. Iodide compounds and thyroxine are used in medicine. A solution of potassium iodide (KI) and iodine in alcohol is used to treat external wounds.