Potassium Aluminum Sulfate

KAl(SO₄)₂

IUPAC: Potassium aluminium sulfate

CAS: 7784-24-9

概述

Potash alum is a double salt used in water purification, pickling, and as an astringent. It has been used since antiquity.

组成

元素 符号 原子 原子质量
Oxygen O 8 15.9990
Aluminum Al 1 26.9820
Sulfur S 2 32.0600
Potassium K 1 39.0980

元素组成

用途

  • Water purification
  • Pickling agent
  • Aftershave astringent
  • Baking powder

趣味知识

  • Ancient Romans used alum to purify drinking water over 2,000 years ago

Structure

SMILES

O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.[O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-].[O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Al+3].[K+]

属性

类型
salt
状态
solid
摩尔质量
258.21 g/mol
密度
1.7250 g/cm³
熔点
92.0 °C
溶解度
140 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
473.9755
TPSA
189.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
12
H-Bond Acceptors
20
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
24
Complexity
62.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Potassium Aluminum Sulfate?
Potassium Aluminum Sulfate (KAl(SO₄)₂) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Potassium aluminium sulfate.
What is the molecular weight of Potassium Aluminum Sulfate?
Potassium Aluminum Sulfate has a molar mass of 258.21 g/mol.
What state is Potassium Aluminum Sulfate at room temperature?
Potassium Aluminum Sulfate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Potassium Aluminum Sulfate organic or inorganic?
Potassium Aluminum Sulfate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Potassium Aluminum Sulfate?
Potassium Aluminum Sulfate (KAl(SO₄)₂) is composed of Oxygen (O), Aluminum (Al), Sulfur (S), Potassium (K).