Kaolinite

Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

IUPAC: Kaolinite

CAS: 1318-74-7

Tổng quan

Kaolinite is a clay mineral used in paper coating, ceramics, and medicine. Kaolin clay gives porcelain its white color and translucency.

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Hydrogen H 4 1,0080
Oxygen O 9 15,9990
Aluminum Al 2 26,9820
Silicon Si 2 28,0850

Thành phần nguyên tố

Công dụng

  • Paper coating
  • Porcelain production
  • Pharmaceutical excipient
  • Anti-diarrheal medication

Sự thật thú vị

  • Named after Gao Ling hill in China, where it was first mined for porcelain production

Structure

SMILES

[OH-].[OH-].[OH-].[OH-].[O-][Si](=O)O[Si](=O)[O-].[Al+3].[Al+3]

Tính chất

Loại
mineral
Trạng thái
solid
Khối lượng mol
258,16 g/mol
Mật độ
2,6500 g/cm³
Độ hòa tan
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
257,9025
TPSA
93,5 Ų
H-Bond Donors
4
H-Bond Acceptors
9
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
13
Complexity
71,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kaolinite?
Kaolinite (Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄) is a mineral compound with the IUPAC name Kaolinite.
What is the molecular weight of Kaolinite?
Kaolinite has a molar mass of 258.16 g/mol.
What state is Kaolinite at room temperature?
Kaolinite is a solid at room temperature.
Is Kaolinite organic or inorganic?
Kaolinite is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Kaolinite?
Kaolinite (Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O), Aluminum (Al), Silicon (Si).