Potassium Hydroxide

KOH

IUPAC: Potassium hydroxide

CAS: 1310-58-3

개요

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

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Hydrogen H 1 1.0080
Oxygen O 1 15.9990
Potassium K 1 39.0980

원소 구성

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

용도

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

흥미로운 사실

  • ✦ KOH produces soft soaps while NaOH produces hard soaps

안전

  • ⚠ Highly corrosive
  • ⚠ Causes severe burns

Structure

SMILES

[OH-].[K+]

성질

유형
base
상태
solid
몰 질량
56.11 g/mol
밀도
2.1200 g/cm³
녹는점
360.0 °C
끓는점
1327.0 °C
용해도
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

관련 화합물

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).