Potassium Feldspar

KAlSi₃O₈

IUPAC: Potassium aluminosilicate

CAS: 12168-80-8

अवलोकन

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

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Oxygen O 8 15.9990
Aluminum Al 1 26.9820
Silicon Si 3 28.0850
Potassium K 1 39.0980

मूलीय संरचना

O
Oxygen ×8
46.0%
Al
Aluminum ×1
9.7%
Si
Silicon ×3
30.3%
K
Potassium ×1
14.0%

उपयोग

  • • Ceramic production
  • • Glass manufacture
  • • Porcelain
  • • Abrasive

रोचक तथ्य

  • ✦ 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+]

गुण

प्रकार
mineral
अवस्था
solid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
278.33 g/mol
घनत्व
2.5600 g/cm³
गलनांक
1150.0 °C
घुलनशीलता
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
277.8353
TPSA
8.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
8
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
13
Complexity
0.0

संबंधित यौगिक

Kaolinite

Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Talc

Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂

Zeolite A

Na₁₂Al₁₂Si₁₂O₄₈

Calcium Silicate

CaSiO₃

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).