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FORMULA
KOH
DESCRIPTION
Formula: KOH
Molar mass: 56.1056 g/mol
IUPAC ID: Potassium hydroxide
Density: 2.12 g/cm³
Melting point: 360 °C
Boiling point: 1,327 °C
Potassium hydroxide is an inorganic compound with the formula KOH, and is commonly called caustic potash. Along with sodium hydroxide, KOH is a prototypical strong base. It has many industrial and niche applications, most of which exploit its caustic nature and its reactivity toward acid
Physical Properties
| Caustic potash (liquid) | Caustic potash (solid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Changing condition of concentration and temperature may solidify from liquid state. | Solid (flakes) |
| Color | Colorless and transparent | White |
| Odor | Odorless | Odorless |
| Boiling point | 140°C | 1,320°C |
| Melting point | No data available | 360°C |
| Density | 1.5g/cm3 (15°C) | 2.04g/cm3 |
