Potassium Hydroxide

KOH

IUPAC: Potassium hydroxide

CAS: 1310-58-3

Ikhtisar

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

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Hydrogen H 1 1,0080
Oxygen O 1 15,9990
Potassium K 1 39,0980

Komposisi Elemental

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

Kegunaan

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

Fakta Menarik

  • ✦ KOH produces soft soaps while NaOH produces hard soaps

Keselamatan

  • ⚠ Highly corrosive
  • ⚠ Causes severe burns

Structure

SMILES

[OH-].[K+]

Sifat

Jenis
base
Keadaan
solid
Massa Molar
56,11 g/mol
Kerapatan
2,1200 g/cm³
Titik Lebur
360,0 °C
Titik Didih
1327,0 °C
Kelarutan
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

Senyawa Terkait

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).