Potassium hydroxide

CAS: 1310-58-3
Molecular Formula: KOH
Molecular Weight: 56.10564
Product description:White powder or flake solid. Melting point of 360 ~ 406 ℃, boiling point of 1320 ~ 1324 ℃, the relative density of 2.044 g/cm, flash point 52 ° F, the refractive index n20 / D1.421, vapor pressure 1 MMHG (719 ℃). With a strong alkali and corrosion resistance. Easy to absorb moisture in the air and deliquescence, absorb carbon dioxide and potash. Soluble in about 0.6, 0.9 servings of cold water, hot water three ethanol, 2.5 servings of glycerin.Inorganic industrial used for production of potash, such as potassium permanganate, potassium nitrate, potassium hydrogen phosphate and other materials. Daily chemical industry used for manufacture of potash soap, soap to wash the dirt, wash your hair soft soap, vanishing cream, cold cream, shampoo and other materials. The pharmaceutical industry used in the manufacture of progesterone, vanillin and other raw materials. Dyestuff industry used in the manufacture of melamine. Battery industry used in the manufacture of alkaline battery.