Potassium Aluminum Sulfate

KAl(SO₄)₂

IUPAC: Potassium aluminium sulfate

CAS: 7784-24-9

개요

Potash alum is a double salt used in water purification, pickling, and as an astringent. It has been used since antiquity.

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Oxygen O 8 15.9990
Aluminum Al 1 26.9820
Sulfur S 2 32.0600
Potassium K 1 39.0980

원소 구성

용도

  • Water purification
  • Pickling agent
  • Aftershave astringent
  • Baking powder

흥미로운 사실

  • Ancient Romans used alum to purify drinking water over 2,000 years ago

Structure

SMILES

O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.[O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-].[O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Al+3].[K+]

성질

유형
salt
상태
solid
몰 질량
258.21 g/mol
밀도
1.7250 g/cm³
녹는점
92.0 °C
용해도
140 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
473.9755
TPSA
189.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
12
H-Bond Acceptors
20
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
24
Complexity
62.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Potassium Aluminum Sulfate?
Potassium Aluminum Sulfate (KAl(SO₄)₂) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Potassium aluminium sulfate.
What is the molecular weight of Potassium Aluminum Sulfate?
Potassium Aluminum Sulfate has a molar mass of 258.21 g/mol.
What state is Potassium Aluminum Sulfate at room temperature?
Potassium Aluminum Sulfate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Potassium Aluminum Sulfate organic or inorganic?
Potassium Aluminum Sulfate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Potassium Aluminum Sulfate?
Potassium Aluminum Sulfate (KAl(SO₄)₂) is composed of Oxygen (O), Aluminum (Al), Sulfur (S), Potassium (K).