Is iodine tincture same as weak iodine?

Answer 1

Tincture of iodine is a mixture of iodine dissolved in a potassium iodide solution. Iodine is the pure compound. At room temperate, iodine is quite unstable and tends to sublime. The tincture of iodine KI3 is used to stabilize iodine in certain experiments and as a reagent.

Answer 2

Iodine tincture is a concentrated solution of iodine in alcohol, typically used for disinfecting wounds. Weak iodine solutions are more diluted and used for purposes like disinfecting skin before surgery. While both contain iodine, their concentrations and intended uses differ.