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Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State
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Offwhite to pale
green solid flake
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Melting Point
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360°C
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Boiling Point
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1320°C
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Specific Gravity
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2.044
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Solubility in Water
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Soluble
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PH
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13.5 (0.1 molar
solution)
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NFPA Ratings
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Health: 3;
Flammability: 0; Reactivity: 1
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Flash point
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Not combustible,
but contact with water may generate heat
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Stability
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Stable under
ordinary conditions
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Applications
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Potassium Hydroxide is used in chemical
manufacturing including potassium carbonate and other potassium
chemicals, fertilizers, phosphates, agrochemicals, alkaline batteries and
dyes. It is also widely used in soap and bleaching industry.
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Sales Specification
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Potassium
Hydroxide, Technical Grade
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Assay:
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90% Min
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K2CO3:
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2.5% Max
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Chloride:
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1.0% Max
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Fe2O3:
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0.05% Max
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