Potassium hydroxide
Potassium hydroxide (KOH), also known as caustic soda, is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula KOH. It is a strong base that exists in solid form as white, hygroscopic, odorless crystals. In water, potassium hydroxide dissolves under strong heat and forms a colorless, alkaline solution.
Pure potassium hydroxide is used in laboratories and industrial processes where the highest purity is required. Applications of potassium hydroxide include the manufacture of soaps, detergents and cleaning agents, and in electrolysis to obtain hydrogen and oxygen. In the food industry, it is used as a food additive (E525) to regulate pH or act as a stabilizer. In the chemical industry, potassium hydroxide is used to neutralize acids and produce potassium salts.
In laboratories, potassium hydroxide can be used to titrate acids and produce buffers. In addition, it is used in organic synthesis as a base to carry out reactions such as aldol reactions or esterifications.
Pure potassium hydroxide is used in laboratories and industrial processes where the highest purity is required. Applications of potassium hydroxide include the manufacture of soaps, detergents and cleaning agents, and in electrolysis to obtain hydrogen and oxygen. In the food industry, it is used as a food additive (E525) to regulate pH or act as a stabilizer. In the chemical industry, potassium hydroxide is used to neutralize acids and produce potassium salts.
In laboratories, potassium hydroxide can be used to titrate acids and produce buffers. In addition, it is used in organic synthesis as a base to carry out reactions such as aldol reactions or esterifications.
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• Potassium hydroxide
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