Potassium hydroxide Manufacture & Supplier in Kolkata, Howrah, Medinipor, Haldia
Potassium hydroxide is an inorganic compound & chemical formula KOH, and also known caustic potash or Potash lye. Potassium hydroxide is used in many of the same applications as sodium hydroxide. In addition, aqueous KOH is used as the electrolyte in alkaline batteries. It is also used to manufacture soft soaps and liquid soaps by saponification.Many industrially useful potassium salts are prepared by reaction with KOH. Some of the other uses of KOH are in chemical manufacturing, fertilizer production, and petroleum refining, and cleaning solutions.
Neutralization of Acids
Potassium hydroxide is used to neutralize acidity and adjust the pH of solutions. In chemical analyses, it is a valuable agent for the titration of acids to determine their concentration.
Manufacture of Batteries & Fuel cells
Potassium Hydroxide is used as the electrolyte in various types of batteries, including alkaline, nickel-cadmium, and manganese dioxide-zinc batteries. It is also an electrolyte in certain types of fuel cells. Potassium hydroxide solutions are better conductors of electricity than sodium hydroxide solutions and are therefore preferred over the latter.
Miscellaneous Uses
Potassium hydroxide is a catalyst in the process of manufacturing biodiesel from oils and fats. In the manufacture of paper, it helps separate lignin from cellulose fibers. It can be used for the absorption of carbon dioxide (CO2), sulfur trioxide (SO3), and nitrogen trioxide (NO3) in gas streams. It is also used for unclogging drains, removing hair from animal hides, and dissolving animal carcasses. In the food industry, it may be used in the processing of chocolate and cocoa, the production of caramel color, and the washing and chemical peeling of fruits and vegetables.
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East India Chemicals is leading supplier of Potassium hydroxide in Kolkata, Howrah, Medinipor, Haldia. We have ready stock of material material. We are also dealing with wide range of chemical products and associated equipment for cleaning, sanitising, descaling, paint and carbon removal, metal protection and non-destructive testing.
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