Synonyms
Caustic potash
Potash lye
Potassium hydrate
Description
It is used in making soap, as an electrolyte in alkaline batteries and in electroplating, lithography, and paint and varnish removers. Liquid drain cleaners contain 25 to 36% of Potassium Hydroxide.
Appearance
clear aqueous solution
Boiling Point
greater than 266 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
Melting Point
680 °F approximately (NTP, 1992)
Vapour Pressure
(1317 °F): 1 mmHg