Potassium Hydroxide Flakes

Potassium Hydroxide Flakes (KOH) is a strong inorganic base with the chemical formula KOH and molecular weight 56.11 g/mol. It appears as white, deliquescent flakes or pellets, highly soluble in water with heat release. It is strongly alkaline, corrosive, and hygroscopic, absorbing moisture and carbon dioxide from air. It is stable under dry storage conditions.
In terms of uses and applications, Potassium Hydroxide Flakes are widely used in the chemical industry for producing potassium salts, fertilizers, and detergents. It is an important raw material in soap manufacturing, especially liquid soaps due to better solubility compared to sodium hydroxide. In the biodiesel industry, it acts as a catalyst for transesterification reactions. It is also used in battery electrolyte production, alkaline cleaning agents, and pH control in industrial processes. Additionally, it finds applications in pharmaceuticals, food processing, and laboratory reagents where strong alkaline conditions are required.