Chemical Compounds

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Aluminum Hydroxide

Al(OH)₃

Aluminum hydroxide is an amphoteric substance used as an antacid and fire retardant. It can act as both an acid …

base · 78.00 g/mol · solid

Barium Hydroxide

Ba(OH)₂

Barium hydroxide is a strong base used in analytical chemistry and organic synthesis. Its reaction with ammonium salts is famously …

base · 171.34 g/mol · solid

Calcium Hydroxide

Ca(OH)₂

Calcium hydroxide (slaked lime) is produced by adding water to quicklime. It is used in construction, water treatment, and agriculture.

base · 74.09 g/mol · solid

Lithium Hydroxide

LiOH

Lithium hydroxide is a strong base used in spacecraft and submarines to scrub CO₂ from air. It absorbs CO₂ more …

base · 23.95 g/mol · solid

Magnesium Hydroxide

Mg(OH)₂

Magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia) is a weak base commonly used as an antacid and laxative.

base · 58.32 g/mol · solid

Potassium Hydroxide

KOH

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

base · 56.11 g/mol · solid

Sodium Hydroxide

NaOH

Sodium hydroxide (lye/caustic soda) is a strong base widely used in industry. It is highly caustic and can dissolve organic …

base · 40.00 g/mol · solid