Potassium Hydroxide Flakes 90%

Potassium Hydroxide 90%(Tech Grade)    1310-58-3 KOH   Potassium Hydroxide is a colorless solid and a typical strong base. It has many industrial and commercial uses, most of which rely on its corrosive nature and reactive properties with acids. It is estimated that 700,000 to 800,000 tons were produced in 2005. The production of sodium hydroxide is approximately 100 times that of potassium hydroxide each year. Potassium hydroxide is widely regarded as a precursor to most soft soaps, liquid soaps, and many potassium-containing chemicals. It is a white solid with hazardous corrosive properties. Most commercial samples have a purity of 90%, with the rest being water and carbonate. PRODUCT APPLICATION Potassium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide can be interchangeably used in many applications, although sodium hydroxide is preferred in industry due to its lower cost. 1 Precursor for othe…