Potassium hydroxide

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Potassium hydroxide
Chemical formula KOH
OTP appearance white solid 
Molar Mass(g/mol) 56 
Density(g/cc) 2.04 
Melting Point(°C) 406 
Boiling Point(°C) 1327 
Solubility in water(g/L) 1210
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Uses

Primary

  • Primary alkali used in the production of potassium salts from acids
  • Key alkaline reagent

Natural occurrence

  • Does not occur naturally.

Hazards

  • Eye irritant
  • Caustic, Corrosive

Production

Synthesis

Purification

Testing

Storage

Disposal

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