POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE FRANCE

General Information

It is a solid chemical compound which is soluble in water in which KOH is the chemical formula and it is a solid chemical compound. It absorbs moisture and can produce a color that is grayish or grayish in time. Alkali activates certain metals (Al, Cu, and alloys). Potassium hydroxide, which is very common in use, is a very strong (ph = 14) basic chemical substance in solid white state.

Molecular Structure

K 1 OH - 1

Production and Reactions

Potassium hydroxide can be obtained by mercury, diaphragm and membrane cell electrolysis methods using sodium chloride (NaCl) or less potassium chloride (KCl).

Potassium hydroxide can be obtained by heating the iron with iron to an incandescent temperature.

Usage areas
Paper
It is used in the production of recycled papers in this sector.

Detergent
It is used in the production of detergent, liquid soap making and many cleaning products by utilizing its basic properties.

Medicine
It is used in the construction of some animal drugs by taking advantage of CO2 retention.

Agriculture
Potassium hydroxide is used to balance the pH of acidic soils in the agricultural sector.