Potassium Iodide

IUPAC: Potassium iodide

CAS: 7681-11-0

अवलोकन

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.

संरचना

तत्व	प्रतीक	परमाणु	परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Potassium	K	1	39.0980
Iodine	I	1	126.9000

मूलीय संरचना

Potassium ×1

23.6%

Iodine ×1

76.4%

उपयोग

• Radiation protection
• Iodized salt
• Photography
• Expectorant

रोचक तथ्य

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

Structure

SMILES

[K+].[I-]

गुण

प्रकार: salt
अवस्था: solid
मोलर द्रव्यमान: 166.00 g/mol
घनत्व: 3.1200 g/cm³
गलनांक: 681.0 °C
क्वथनांक: 1330.0 °C
घुलनशीलता: 1400 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 165.8682
TPSA: 0.0 Å²
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).