Potassium hydroxide solution

1mol/L medium: H2O

Reagent Code: #71520
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Alias potassium hydroxide; caustic potash
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CAS Number 1310-58-3

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Weight 56.11 g/mol
Formula KOH
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EC Number 215-181-3
MDL Number MFCD00003553
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Melting Point 361 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point 1320°C
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Density 2.044 g/cm3
Storage Room temperature, sealed, dry

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Potassium hydroxide solution is widely used in various industrial and laboratory applications. In the chemical industry, it serves as a strong base for neutralizing acids and adjusting pH levels in processes such as the production of fertilizers, detergents, and soaps. It is also employed in the manufacture of biodiesel, where it acts as a catalyst in the transesterification of fats and oils. In the food industry, it is utilized as a pH regulator and for cleaning and peeling fruits and vegetables. Additionally, it plays a role in the production of cocoa and chocolate by alkalizing cocoa beans to enhance flavor and color. In the field of electrochemistry, potassium hydroxide solution is used as an electrolyte in alkaline batteries and fuel cells due to its excellent conductivity and stability. It is also applied in water treatment processes to remove heavy metals and adjust water pH. Furthermore, it is used in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of various drugs and as a reagent in analytical chemistry for titrations and other experiments. Its versatility and effectiveness make it a crucial component in numerous industrial and scientific applications.

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Test Parameter Specification
Appearance Liquid
Concentration 0.98-1.02

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Potassium hydroxide solution is widely used in various industrial and laboratory applications. In the chemical industry, it serves as a strong base for neutralizing acids and adjusting pH levels in processes such as the production of fertilizers, detergents, and soaps. It is also employed in the manufacture of biodiesel, where it acts as a catalyst in the transesterification of fats and oils. In the food industry, it is utilized as a pH regulator and for cleaning and peeling fruits and vegetables. Additionally, it plays a role in the production of cocoa and chocolate by alkalizing cocoa beans to enhance flavor and color. In the field of electrochemistry, potassium hydroxide solution is used as an electrolyte in alkaline batteries and fuel cells due to its excellent conductivity and stability. It is also applied in water treatment processes to remove heavy metals and adjust water pH. Furthermore, it is used in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of various drugs and as a reagent in analytical chemistry for titrations and other experiments. Its versatility and effectiveness make it a crucial component in numerous industrial and scientific applications.
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