Potassium Hydroxide
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (POTAS CAUSTIC)
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Appearance: |
White Flake |
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CAS No: |
1310-58-3 |
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Molecular Formula: |
KOH |
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Chemical Name: |
Potassium Hydroxide (Potassium Caustic) |
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E Code: |
E 525 |
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Density: |
2,12 g/cm³ |
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Purity: |
% 90 |
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K2O Content: |
% 83 |
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Melting Point: |
360 °C |
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Boiling Point: |
1327 °C |
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Water Solubility: |
121 gr/100 ml (25 °C) |
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Storage Conditions: |
It should be stored in closed packaging in a cool, ventilated and moisture-free environment. Keep away from acidic substances, phosphors, organic peroxides, explosives and halogenated hydrocarbons. |
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Solubility: |
It is soluble in alcohol and glycerin. |
It is insoluble in ether and liquid ammonia. |
USAGE AREAS
USAGE IN PLANT PROTECTION AND PLANT NUTRITION PRODUCTS
It is used in plant protection SL formulation due to its solubility in water, allowing the formation of acid-base reaction and adjusting the pH. It is used as a source of potassium in liquid NPK and liquid macro-micro element plant nutrition product formulations. You can contact our company for detailed information and technical support regarding the usage areas in plant protection and nutrition product formulations.
AGRICULTURE
It is used in agriculture to balance the pH level of acidic soils and to make them alkaline. It is reacted with Leonardite to obtain liquid humic acid. The most important reason for the use of Humic Acid in agriculture is to prepare the ground for easy absorption by the plant by dissolving the nutrients needed by the plant.
INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
Potassium Hydroxide is used as a pH adjuster and buffering agent in the production of food products, soap and many cleaning products in the industry, perfumes, bath products, hair dyes, personal care products in the cosmetics and skin care industry. It is used as an electrolyte in batteries and in the manufacture of recycled papers. It is used in veterinary medicine for the production of some animal drugs and for the treatment of warts in medicine. It is used in the production of potassium compounds (potassium carbonate, potassium phosphate, etc.).