Caolinita

Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

IUPAC: Kaolinite

CAS: 1318-74-7

Descripción general

Kaolinite is a clay mineral used in paper coating, ceramics, and medicine. Kaolin clay gives porcelain its white color and translucency.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 4 1,0080
Oxígeno O 9 15,9990
Aluminio Al 2 26,9820
Silicio Si 2 28,0850

Composición elemental

H
Hidrógeno ×4
1,6%
O
Oxígeno ×9
55,8%
Al
Aluminio ×2
20,9%
Si
Silicio ×2
21,8%

Usos

  • • Paper coating
  • • Porcelain production
  • • Pharmaceutical excipient
  • • Anti-diarrheal medication

Datos curiosos

  • ✦ Named after Gao Ling hill in China, where it was first mined for porcelain production

Estructura

SMILES

[OH-].[OH-].[OH-].[OH-].[O-][Si](=O)O[Si](=O)[O-].[Al+3].[Al+3]

Propiedades

Tipo
mineral
Estado
solid
Masa molar
258,16 g/mol
Densidad
2,6500 g/cm³
Solubilidad
insoluble

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
257,9025
TPSA
93,5 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
4
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
9
Enlaces rotables
0
Átomos pesados
13
Complejidad
71,0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caolinita?
Caolinita (Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄) is a mineral compound with the IUPAC name Kaolinite.
What is the molecular weight of Caolinita?
Caolinita has a molar mass of 258.16 g/mol.
What state is Caolinita at room temperature?
Caolinita is a solid at room temperature.
Is Caolinita organic or inorganic?
Caolinita is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Caolinita?
Caolinita (Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄) is composed of Hidrógeno (H), Oxígeno (O), Aluminio (Al), Silicio (Si).