Potassium Iodide

KI

IUPAC: Potassium iodide

CAS: 7681-11-0

Tổng quan

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.

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Potassium K 1 39,0980
Iodine I 1 126,9000

Thành phần nguyên tố

I
76,4%

Công dụng

  • Radiation protection
  • Iodized salt
  • Photography
  • Expectorant

Sự thật thú vị

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

Structure

SMILES

[K+].[I-]

Tính chất

Loại
salt
Trạng thái
solid
Khối lượng mol
166,00 g/mol
Mật độ
3,1200 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy
681,0 °C
Điểm sôi
1330,0 °C
Độ hòa tan
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).