Potassium Hydroxide

KOH

IUPAC: Potassium hydroxide

CAS: 1310-58-3

अवलोकन

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

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Hydrogen H 1 1.0080
Oxygen O 1 15.9990
Potassium K 1 39.0980

मूलीय संरचना

H
Hydrogen ×1
1.8%
O
Oxygen ×1
28.5%
K
Potassium ×1
69.7%

उपयोग

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

रोचक तथ्य

  • ✦ KOH produces soft soaps while NaOH produces hard soaps

सुरक्षा

  • ⚠ Highly corrosive
  • ⚠ Causes severe burns

Structure

SMILES

[OH-].[K+]

गुण

प्रकार
base
अवस्था
solid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
56.11 g/mol
घनत्व
2.1200 g/cm³
गलनांक
360.0 °C
क्वथनांक
1327.0 °C
घुलनशीलता
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

संबंधित यौगिक

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).