Potassium Iodide

KI

IUPAC: Potassium iodide

CAS: 7681-11-0

概要

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.

組成

元素 記号 原子 原子質量
Potassium K 1 39.0980
Iodine I 1 126.9000

元素組成

I
76.4%

用途

  • Radiation protection
  • Iodized salt
  • Photography
  • Expectorant

豆知識

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

Structure

SMILES

[K+].[I-]

特性

タイプ
salt
状態
solid
モル質量
166.00 g/mol
密度
3.1200 g/cm³
融点
681.0 °C
沸点
1330.0 °C
溶解度
1400 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
165.8682
TPSA
0.0 Ų
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).