Potassium Titanyl Phosphate
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IUPAC: Potassium titanyl phosphate
CAS: 12690-20-9
Overview
KTP is a nonlinear optical crystal used to frequency-double Nd:YAG lasers, producing green 532 nm light. It is the crystal in virtually all green laser pointers.
Composition
| Element | Symbol | Atoms | Atomic Mass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxygen | O | 5 | 15.9990 |
| Phosphorus | P | 1 | 30.9740 |
| Potassium | K | 1 | 39.0980 |
| Titanium | Ti | 1 | 47.8670 |
Elemental Composition
Uses
- • Green laser pointer crystal
- • Frequency doubling
- • Optical parametric oscillator
- • Electro-optic modulator
Fun Facts
- ✦ The green light in every inexpensive green laser pointer comes from a tiny KTP crystal
Structure
SMILES
[O-2].[O-]P(=O)([O-])[O-].[K+].[Ti+4]
Properties
- Type
- inorganic
- State
- solid
- Molar Mass
- 197.95 g/mol
- Density
- 3.0300 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- 1172.0 °C
- Solubility
- insoluble
Molecular Descriptors
- Exact Mass
- 197.8600
- TPSA
- 87.3 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 0
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 5
- Rotatable Bonds
- 0
- Heavy Atoms
- 8
- Complexity
- 36.0
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Potassium Titanyl Phosphate?
Potassium Titanyl Phosphate (KTiOPO₄) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Potassium titanyl phosphate.
What is the molecular weight of Potassium Titanyl Phosphate?
Potassium Titanyl Phosphate has a molar mass of 197.95 g/mol.
What state is Potassium Titanyl Phosphate at room temperature?
Potassium Titanyl Phosphate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Potassium Titanyl Phosphate organic or inorganic?
Potassium Titanyl Phosphate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Potassium Titanyl Phosphate?
Potassium Titanyl Phosphate (KTiOPO₄) is composed of Oxygen (O), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K), Titanium (Ti).