Potassium acetate trihydrate (KAcO₃·3H₂O) is an inorganic salt ceramic compound combining potassium acetate with bound water molecules, belonging to the family of alkali metal acetate salts. While not a structural ceramic in the traditional sense, it finds use in specialized applications requiring deliquescent or hygroscopic properties, thermal energy storage systems, and laboratory settings where its solubility and phase-change characteristics are valuable. Compared to conventional ceramics, KAcO₃ is notable for its reversible hydration behavior and relatively low melting point, making it better suited for thermal regulation and chemical processes than load-bearing applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · PBE | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.058 | eV/atom | DFT |
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