Potassium Iodide

KI

IUPAC: Potassium iodide

CAS: 7681-11-0

Genel Bakış

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.

Bileşim

Element Sembol Atomlar Atom Kütlesi
Potassium K 1 39,0980
Iodine I 1 126,9000

Elementel Bileşim

I
76,4%

Kullanımlar

  • Radiation protection
  • Iodized salt
  • Photography
  • Expectorant

İlginç Gerçekler

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

Structure

SMILES

[K+].[I-]

Özellikler

Tür
salt
Hal
solid
Molar Kütle
166,00 g/mol
Yoğunluk
3,1200 g/cm³
Erime Noktası
681,0 °C
Kaynama Noktası
1330,0 °C
Çözünürlük
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).