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Potassium hydroxide, 99.98% (metals basis), 85% min
Description
Potassium hydroxide acts as the precursor for most of the soft and liquid soaps, and for numerous potassium-containing chemicals. It is widely used in the manufacture of detergents, fertilizer, rayon, paper, dyestuffs, various drugs, drug intermediates, fine chemicals, and petroleum products. In the field of organic chemistry, potassium hydroxide acts as a base, and is used in the synthesis of several organic compounds. Further it finds application as an electrolyte in alkaline batteries, which are based on nickel-cadmium, nickel-hydrogen and manganese dioxide-zinc.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Boiling Point | 1320°C to 1324°C |
| Melting Point | 360°C |
| Color | White |
| Physical Form | Pellets |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| Assay Percent Range | 99.98% (metals basis) |
| Solubility Information | Freely soluble in water. Soluble in ethanol. |
| Formula Weight | 56.11 |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Density | 2.044 |
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