Potassium Hydroxide Flakes
Pack Size: 500gm
Brand: Merck
Made in India
Potassium hydroxide flakes are a solid form of potassium hydroxide (KOH), commonly used in various industrial and chemical processes. Here’s a bit more about them:
Properties:
- Appearance: They are typically white, solid flakes.
- Solubility: They are highly soluble in water, forming a strongly alkaline solution.
- Reactivity: Potassium hydroxide is a strong base and can react vigorously with acids and moisture.
Uses:
- Industrial Applications: Used in manufacturing soaps and detergents, biodiesel production, and various chemical syntheses.
- Agriculture: Sometimes used in fertilizers.
- Cleaning: Effective as a cleaning agent due to its ability to saponify fats and oils.
- Laboratory: Employed in laboratories for various chemical reactions and pH adjustments.
Safety: Handling: It’s caustic and can cause severe burns. Proper protective equipment, such as gloves and eye protection, should be used when handling it.
- Storage: Should be stored in a cool, dry place, and kept away from moisture and acids.
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