Kalo2

Compound KAlO2 is an inorganic chemical compound composed of potassium, aluminum, and oxygen. Its chemical formula indicates that it contains one potassium ion (K+), one aluminum ion (Al3+), and two oxygen ions (O2-). The compound has a molar mass of approximately 142.1 g/mol and appears as a white crystalline solid at room temperature.

The crystal structure of KAlO2 belongs to the monoclinic system with space group P21/c. It consists of layers of edge-sharing [AlO6] octahedra linked by [K2O4] dimers and separated by [O2] pairs. There are strong ionic bonds between the cations (K+ and Al3+) and the anions (O2-) in the compound.

KAlO2 has a melting point of around 950°C and is insoluble in water but soluble in acids. It is commonly used as a precursor for the synthesis of other more complex materials, such as perovskites and luminescent materials.