Potassium Iodide

KI

IUPAC: Potassium iodide

CAS: 7681-11-0

개요

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.

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Potassium K 1 39.0980
Iodine I 1 126.9000

원소 구성

I
76.4%

용도

  • Radiation protection
  • Iodized salt
  • Photography
  • Expectorant

흥미로운 사실

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

Structure

SMILES

[K+].[I-]

성질

유형
salt
상태
solid
몰 질량
166.00 g/mol
밀도
3.1200 g/cm³
녹는점
681.0 °C
끓는점
1330.0 °C
용해도
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).