Potassium hydroxide is an inorganic chemical generated by the interaction of potassium carbonate with calcium hydroxide. It is also known as lye or potash lye. It is non-flammable yet very corrosive, with a low melting point. It is used in the production of soft soap, the food sector, chemical manufacture, and petroleum refining. KOH, like sodium hydroxide, is an archetypal strong base with a wide range of industrial uses. It is used to make soft and liquid soaps, as well as potassium-containing compounds.
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MS Data SheetPotassium Hydroxide
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SYNONYMS
Caustic potash, Potassia, Potassium hydrate, KOH
MOLECULAR WEIGHT
56.11 g/mol
CAS NUMBER
1310-58-3
CHEMICAL FORMULA
KOH
HS CODE
281520
DENSITY
2.044 g/cm3 (20 °C) 2.12 g/cm3 (25 °C
MELTING POINT
410°C
BOILING POINT
1,327 °C
VISCOSITY
Not Specified
SHELF LIFE
2 Years
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Not Specified
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