Potassium Hydroxide

KOH

IUPAC: Potassium hydroxide

CAS: 1310-58-3

概要

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

組成

元素 記号 原子 原子質量
Hydrogen H 1 1.0080
Oxygen O 1 15.9990
Potassium K 1 39.0980

元素組成

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

用途

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

豆知識

  • ✦ KOH produces soft soaps while NaOH produces hard soaps

安全性

  • ⚠ Highly corrosive
  • ⚠ Causes severe burns

Structure

SMILES

[OH-].[K+]

特性

タイプ
base
状態
solid
モル質量
56.11 g/mol
密度
2.1200 g/cm³
融点
360.0 °C
沸点
1327.0 °C
溶解度
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

関連化合物

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).