Potassium Feldspar

KAlSi₃O₈

IUPAC: Potassium aluminosilicate

CAS: 12168-80-8

Aperçu

Potassium feldspar (orthoclase) is the most common mineral in Earth's crust. It is essential in ceramic and glass manufacture.

Composition

Élément	Symbole	Atomes	Masse atomique
Oxygen	O	8	15,9990
Aluminum	Al	1	26,9820
Silicon	Si	3	28,0850
Potassium	K	1	39,0980

Composition élémentaire

Oxygen ×8

46,0%

Aluminum ×1

9,7%

Silicon ×3

30,3%

Potassium ×1

14,0%

Usages

• Ceramic production
• Glass manufacture
• Porcelain
• Abrasive

Le saviez-vous

✦ Feldspars make up about 60% of the Earth's crust by mass

Structure

SMILES

[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[Al+3].[Si+4].[Si+4].[Si+4].[K+]

Propriétés

Type: mineral
État: solid
Masse molaire: 278,33 g/mol
Densité: 2,5600 g/cm³
Point de fusion: 1150,0 °C
Solubilité: insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 277,8353
TPSA: 8,0 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 0
H-Bond Acceptors: 8
Rotatable Bonds: 0
Heavy Atoms: 13
Complexity: 0,0

Composés associés

Calcium Silicate

CaSiO₃

Kaolinite

Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Talc

Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂

Zeolite A

Na₁₂Al₁₂Si₁₂O₄₈

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Potassium Feldspar?

Potassium Feldspar (KAlSi₃O₈) is a mineral compound with the IUPAC name Potassium aluminosilicate.

What is the molecular weight of Potassium Feldspar?

Potassium Feldspar has a molar mass of 278.33 g/mol.

What state is Potassium Feldspar at room temperature?

Potassium Feldspar is a solid at room temperature.

Is Potassium Feldspar organic or inorganic?

Potassium Feldspar is classified as an inorganic compound.

What elements make up Potassium Feldspar?

Potassium Feldspar (KAlSi₃O₈) is composed of Oxygen (O), Aluminum (Al), Silicon (Si), Potassium (K).