Kaolinite

Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

IUPAC: Kaolinite

CAS: 1318-74-7

Ikhtisar

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

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Hydrogen H 4 1,0080
Oxygen O 9 15,9990
Aluminum Al 2 26,9820
Silicon Si 2 28,0850

Komposisi Elemental

H
Hydrogen ×4
1,6%
O
Oxygen ×9
55,8%
Al
Aluminum ×2
20,9%
Si
Silicon ×2
21,8%

Kegunaan

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

Fakta Menarik

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

Structure

SMILES

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

Sifat

Jenis
mineral
Keadaan
solid
Massa Molar
258,16 g/mol
Kerapatan
2,6500 g/cm³
Kelarutan
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
257,9025
TPSA
93,5 Ų
H-Bond Donors
4
H-Bond Acceptors
9
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
13
Complexity
71,0

Senyawa Terkait

Calcium Silicate

CaSiO₃

Potassium Feldspar

KAlSi₃O₈

Talc

Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂

Zeolite A

Na₁₂Al₁₂Si₁₂O₄₈

Frequently Asked Questions

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