Potassium Iodide

KI

IUPAC: Potassium iodide

CAS: 7681-11-0

نظرة عامة

Potassium iodide is a salt used to protect the thyroid gland from radiation and to treat iodine deficiency. It is added to table salt as an iodine supplement.

التركيب

العنصر الرمز الذرات الكتلة الذرية
Potassium K 1 39,0980
Iodine I 1 126,9000

التركيب العنصري

I
76,4%

الاستخدامات

  • Radiation protection
  • Iodized salt
  • Photography
  • Expectorant

حقائق مثيرة

  • Distributed to populations near nuclear power plants for emergency thyroid protection

Structure

SMILES

[K+].[I-]

الخصائص

النوع
salt
الحالة
solid
الكتلة المولية
166,00 g/mol
الكثافة
3,1200 g/cm³
نقطة الانصهار
681,0 °C
نقطة الغليان
1330,0 °C
الذوبانية
1400 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
165,8682
TPSA
0,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
2,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Potassium Iodide?
Potassium Iodide (KI) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Potassium iodide.
What is the molecular weight of Potassium Iodide?
Potassium Iodide has a molar mass of 166.0 g/mol.
What state is Potassium Iodide at room temperature?
Potassium Iodide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Potassium Iodide organic or inorganic?
Potassium Iodide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Potassium Iodide?
Potassium Iodide (KI) is composed of Potassium (K), Iodine (I).