Potassium Hydroxide, liquid
Description
Potassium Hydroxide is a strong base.
Also known as
Potash, potash liquor, caustic potash liquid, potassium hydrate, lye, KOH
Chemical Formula
KOH (45% aqueous)
CAS Number
1310-58-3
Uses
KOH and NaOH can be used interchangeably in many applications. Potassium chemical manufacturing, biodiesel, soap and detergents,
electrolytes.
Properties
|
Property
|
Typical
|
|
Boiling Point
|
270F (45%)
|
|
Specific Gravity
|
1.45 (45% @ 20C)
|
|
Appearance / Odor
|
Colorless viscous liquid with no odor
|
|
Solubility in Water
|
Complete
|
|
Melting Point
|
N/A
|
|
pH
|
>14
|
|
Molecular Weight
|
56.1
|
80 Metcalfe Street * Buffalo, NY 14206 * (800) 777-CHEM (2436) * (716) 856-2300 * Fax (716) 856-7115
© Chemical Distributors, Inc.
Best viewed with 