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Potassium Hydroxide

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Uses: Potassium hydroxide is used in many of thesame applications as sodium hydroxide. In addition,aqueous KOH is used as the electrolyte in alkaline batteries. It is also used to manufacture soft soaps and liquid soaps by saponification

What is Potassium Hydroxide?

Potassium hydroxide is an inorganic compound which is denoted by the chemical formula KOH.

Potassium hydroxide is also known as caustic potash, lye, and potash lye. This alkali metal hydroxide is a very powerful base. In its aqueous form, its appearance is that of a clear solution. In its solid form, KOH can exist as white to slightly yellow lumps, flakes, pellets, or rods. No characteristic odor can be attributed to this compound in its solid-state.

Potassium hydroxide is soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol, methanol, and glycerin. It is slightly soluble in ether. It is non-combustible but highly corrosive. It is widely used in chemical manufacturing, cleaning compounds, and petroleum refining.