Potassium hydroxide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula KOH. It appears as a white crystalline solid with a distinctive odor, is hygroscopic, and completely dissolves in water, generating significant heat in the process. It has a very high corrosive nature.
Technical specifications:
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CAS number: 1310-58-3.
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Molecular weight: 56.11 g/mol.
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Density: 2.044 g/cm³.
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pH value: 13.
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Boiling point: 1,327 °C (1,600 K; 2,421 °F).
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Melting point: 406 °C (679 K; 763 °F).
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Solubility in water: 7 g/ml (0 °C); 121 g/ml (25 °C); 178 g/ml (100 °C).
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Solubility in other solvents: Soluble in alcohol, glycerol; insoluble in ether, liquid ammonia.
Applications:
Potassium hydroxide is widely used in cosmetics and various cleaning products such as soaps, body washes, perfumes, laundry detergents, dyes, cosmetics, nail care products, personal care items like shampoos, skincare products, and sunscreens.
Storage and usage:
It is widely used in laboratories, research centers, production facilities, and factories.
