Potassium hydroxide
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| Chemical formula: | KOH |
| Other names: | caustic potash, potassa, potash lye, potassium hydrate |
| Application: | used in the manufacture of paper, saponifying oils for liquid soap, pH control agent, polyethylene resins, textile processing and as a catalyst; one can use it in lithography, engraving and die - sinking |
| Packing: | PE bags of 25kg on pallets of 1000kg |
Chemical analysis:
| Chemical composition | Unit | Guaranteed values | Typical values |
| KOH | % min | 84 - 90 | 87,6 - 90,96 |
| Carbonates (K2CO3) | % max | 0,65 | 0,39 |
| Chlorides (KCl) | % max | 0,01 | 0,002 |
| Sulfates (SO4-2) | % max | 0,004 | 0,0005 |
| Silicates (SiO2) | % max | 0,005 | 0,0002 |
| Sodium (Na) | % max | 0,7 | 0,32 |
| Iron (Fe) | % max | 0,003 | 0,0002 |
| Nickel (Ni) | % max | 0,0015 | 0,0003 |
| Lead (Pb) | % max | 0,00003 | <0,00003 |
| Zinc (Zn) | % max | 0,0005 | <0,0005 |
| Arsenic (As) | % max | 0,00005 | <0,00003 |
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