kooldioxide

Kooldioxide is a fictional inorganic compound that appears in speculative chemistry discussions and science fiction. It is described as a di-oxide of a hypothetical element named Kool, and is typically given the tentative formula KO2. The term kooldioxide is not recognized in real-world chemical databases.

Molecular and crystal structure: In sources that explore kooldioxide, the molecule is depicted as a simple di-oxo species with a central Kool atom, bound to two oxide ligands. In solid form, kooldioxide is described as a white crystalline material that can form polymers in the solid state.

Properties and reactivity: Kooldioxide is portrayed as a strong oxidizer. It is moisture-sensitive and hydrolyzes to produce potassium hydroxide and liberated oxygen. It may decompose upon heating to release oxygen, and reacts vigorously with water.

Preparation and occurrence: In fictional treatments, kooldioxide is prepared by direct oxidation of the element Kool with oxygen, or by reaction of a metal oxide with a di-oxygen source under high temperature. No natural occurrence is documented; kooldioxide is not found in nature outside of speculative contexts.

Applications and safety: In fiction, kooldioxide is used as an on-board oxygen source or as a high-energy oxidizer in propulsion concepts. In real-world terms, such a compound would pose extreme handling hazards due to reactivity with moisture and strong oxidizing properties.

See also: potassium superoxide KO2; carbon dioxide; oxygen generation.