Description
Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) Flakes are a white, odorless, solid alkaline compound widely known as caustic potash or potassium lye. As a strong and highly corrosive base, KOH flakes offer excellent alkalinity and solubility, making them essential in soap manufacturing, industrial cleaning, biodiesel production, chemical processing, agriculture, food processing, and laboratory applications.
Genome Specialities FZC supplies high-quality Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) Flakes in the UAE and international markets, providing reliable chemical solutions for industrial, commercial, and specialty applications.
Key Properties of Koh flakes
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Chemical Formula | KOH |
| Chemical Name | Potassium Hydroxide |
| Form | Dry, solid flakes |
| Purity | Typically ≥ 90% (reagent grade) |
| Molecular Weight | 56.11 g/mol |
| Solubility in Water | Highly soluble (≈1120 g/L) |
| pH (aqueous | ~13.5 (strongly basic) |
Applications of Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) Flakes
Soap Manufacturing
Manufacturers use Potassium Hydroxide Flakes as a primary ingredient in the production of soft soaps and liquid soaps. During the saponification process, KOH reacts with oils and fats to produce potassium-based soap formulations.
Industrial Cleaning Products
Industries use KOH flakes in heavy-duty cleaning formulations, drain cleaners, oven cleaners, and degreasers. Its strong alkaline properties help remove grease, oils, fats, and organic residues from industrial equipment and surfaces.
Biodiesel Production
Biodiesel manufacturers use Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) as a catalyst during the transesterification process. It helps convert vegetable oils and animal fats into biodiesel fuel efficiently.
Alkaline Battery Manufacturing
Potassium Hydroxide solutions serve as electrolytes in alkaline batteries due to their excellent electrical conductivity and chemical stability.
Agriculture Applications
Agricultural industries use potassium hydroxide in liquid fertilizers and soil treatment applications. It helps provide potassium nutrients and adjust the pH of acidic soils.
Food Processing Industry
Food manufacturers use Food Grade Potassium Hydroxide (E525) as a pH regulator, stabilizer, and processing aid in approved food applications.
Grades of Potassium Hydroxide (KOH)
Technical / Industrial Grade KOH
Technical-grade Potassium Hydroxide is the most commonly used industrial grade. It typically contains 85% to 90% KOH with controlled levels of impurities such as potassium carbonate.
Applications:
- Liquid and soft soap production
- Industrial cleaners and degreasers
- Fertilizer manufacturing
- Chemical production
- Petroleum refining
- Potassium compound manufacturing
Food Grade KOH (FCC Grade)
Food-grade Potassium Hydroxide meets Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) standards and contains controlled levels of impurities, including strict limits for heavy metals.
Applications:
- Food pH adjustment
- Food processing
- Olive processing
- Fruit and vegetable cleaning
- Food additive applications (E525)
Reagent Grade / ACS Grade KOH
Reagent-grade Potassium Hydroxide provides high purity for laboratory and analytical applications. It meets strict chemical standards to minimize interference during testing and synthesis.
Applications:
- Laboratory titrations
- Chemical synthesis
- Analytical testing
- Protein purification
- Research and development
Semiconductor / Electronic Grade KOH
Electronic-grade Potassium Hydroxide represents the highest purity level, with extremely low concentrations of trace metals and contaminants.
Applications:
- Semiconductor manufacturing
- Silicon wafer etching
- MEMS fabrication
- Electronic component processing
High purity is essential in electronic applications to prevent defects and maintain precision during semiconductor production.
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