Potassium Hydroxide

KOH

IUPAC: Potassium hydroxide

CAS: 1310-58-3

Обзор

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

Состав

Элемент	Символ	Атомы	Атомная масса
Hydrogen	H	1	1,0080
Oxygen	O	1	15,9990
Potassium	K	1	39,0980

Элементный состав

Hydrogen ×1

1,8%

Oxygen ×1

28,5%

Potassium ×1

69,7%

Применение

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

Интересные факты

✦ KOH produces soft soaps while NaOH produces hard soaps

Безопасность

⚠ Highly corrosive
⚠ Causes severe burns

Structure

SMILES

[OH-].[K+]

Свойства

Тип: base
Состояние: solid
Молярная масса: 56,11 g/mol
Плотность: 2,1200 g/cm³
Температура плавления: 360,0 °C
Температура кипения: 1327,0 °C
Растворимость: 1210 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 55,9664
TPSA: 1,0 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 1
H-Bond Acceptors: 1
Rotatable Bonds: 0
Heavy Atoms: 2
Complexity: 2,0

Связанные соединения

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).