KAl(OH)4, commonly known as Potassium aluminium hydroxide. This compound consists of K, Al and OH atoms, with a total atomic mass of 144.19 g/mol.
The molecular structure of KAl(OH)4 includes one K (potassium) atom, one Al (aluminium) atom, and four OH (hydroxide) groups. The ionic structure of KAl(OH)4 consists of K+ ions and Al(OH)4- ions.
In terms of physical properties, KAl(OH)4 is a solid, colourless and odourless substance. Its pH level is typically very high, indicating that it is a strong base. The chemical properties of KAl(OH)4 include the ability to react with metals, acids, non-metals and salts. For example, it can react with magnesium to form potassium magnesium hydroxide and aluminium, or react with HCl acid to produce potassium chloride, aluminium chloride and water.
KAl(OH)4 is usually synthesized in the laboratory through the reaction between potassium hydroxide (KOH) and aluminium hydroxide (Al(OH)3). In industry, it is typically produced from the reaction between potassium and aluminium in a hydroxide environment.