Potassium Hydroxide

KOH

IUPAC: Potassium hydroxide

CAS: 1310-58-3

نظرة عامة

Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) is a strong base used in liquid soaps, biodiesel production, and alkaline batteries.

التركيب

العنصر الرمز الذرات الكتلة الذرية
Hydrogen H 1 1,0080
Oxygen O 1 15,9990
Potassium K 1 39,0980

التركيب العنصري

H
Hydrogen ×1
1,8%
O
Oxygen ×1
28,5%
K
Potassium ×1
69,7%

الاستخدامات

  • • Liquid soap production
  • • Biodiesel manufacturing
  • • Alkaline batteries
  • • Food processing

حقائق مثيرة

  • ✦ KOH produces soft soaps while NaOH produces hard soaps

السلامة

  • ⚠ Highly corrosive
  • ⚠ Causes severe burns

Structure

SMILES

[OH-].[K+]

الخصائص

النوع
base
الحالة
solid
الكتلة المولية
56,11 g/mol
الكثافة
2,1200 g/cm³
نقطة الانصهار
360,0 °C
نقطة الغليان
1327,0 °C
الذوبانية
1210 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
55,9664
TPSA
1,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
2,0

مركبات ذات صلة

Calcium Hydroxide

Ca(OH)₂

Magnesium Hydroxide

Mg(OH)₂

Ammonia

NH₃

Aluminum Hydroxide

Al(OH)₃

Barium Hydroxide

Ba(OH)₂

Sodium Hydroxide

NaOH

Lithium Hydroxide

LiOH

Sodium Hydroxide Solution

NaOH(aq)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Potassium Hydroxide?
Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) is a base compound with the IUPAC name Potassium hydroxide.
What is the molecular weight of Potassium Hydroxide?
Potassium Hydroxide has a molar mass of 56.11 g/mol.
What state is Potassium Hydroxide at room temperature?
Potassium Hydroxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Potassium Hydroxide organic or inorganic?
Potassium Hydroxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Potassium Hydroxide?
Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O), Potassium (K).