Potassium Iodide

KI

IUPAC: Potassium iodide

CAS: 7681-11-0

Обзор

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.

Состав

Элемент Символ Атомы Атомная масса
Potassium K 1 39,0980
Iodine I 1 126,9000

Элементный состав

I
76,4%

Применение

  • Radiation protection
  • Iodized salt
  • Photography
  • Expectorant

Интересные факты

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

Structure

SMILES

[K+].[I-]

Свойства

Тип
salt
Состояние
solid
Молярная масса
166,00 g/mol
Плотность
3,1200 g/cm³
Температура плавления
681,0 °C
Температура кипения
1330,0 °C
Растворимость
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).