Potassium hydroxide
Further names
caustic potash
Specification
- Potassium hydroxide 45% technical quality
- Potassium hydroxide 50% technical quality
Form of delivery
bulk
Chemical formula
KOH
CAS number
1310-58-3
Product information
Potassium hydroxide solution is the colloquial name for the aqueous solution of potassium hydroxide. Technical caustic potash solution contains about 50% potassium hydroxide and is produced by the electrolysis (chlor-alkali electrolysis) of potassium chloride solutions. Caustic potash is widely applied in the chemical industry for the production of soaps and dyestuffs and as a cleaning agent.
Applications
- Fat solvent
- Production of soaps
- Oil and varnish paint stripping
- Neutralization of acids
- Fertilizer industry
- Batteries and accumulators
- Raw material in chemical industry
- Detergents and cleaning agents
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