How is potassium iodide made from potassium hydroxide?

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A periodic table element box for potassium shows atomic number 19, symbol K, atomic weight 39.0983, electron configuration [Ar]4s1, and name potassium. Icons indicate it is an alkali metal, solid at room temperature, body-centered cubic crystal structure, and has strongly basic higher-valence oxides. A key explains the symbols for alkali metals, solid state, body-centered cubic structure, and strong basicity. — potassium Properties of potassium.

Potassium iodide (KI) is produced through the chemical reaction of iodine and potassium hydroxide.

This compound is a crystalline salt that is highly soluble in water. It serves several important practical purposes, including being added to table salt and animal feed to help prevent iodine deficiency, as well as being used in medical treatments and photography.123