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Potassium Hydroxide Pellets

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Potassium Hydroxide Pellets

CAS Number 1310-58-3
Molecular Weight 56.11 g/mol
Chemical Formula KOH
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Potassium Hydroxide BP

Caustic Potash
KOH -- 56.11 -- CAS 1310-58-3


DEFINITION
Potassium hydroxide contains not less than 85.0 per cent and not more than the equivalent of 100.5 per cent of total alkali, calculated as KOH.


CHARACTERS
White, crystalline, hard masses, supplied as sticks, pellets or irregularly shaped pieces, deliquescent in air, hygroscopic, absorbing carbon dioxide, very soluble in water, freely soluble in alcohol.


IDENTIFICATION
A. Dissolve 0.1 g in 10 ml of water (this solution is used for identification test B). Dilute 1 ml of the solution to 100 ml with water. The pH of this solution is not less than 10.5.
B. 1 ml of the initial solution prepared in identification test A gives reaction of potassium.

TESTS
Solution S1
Dissolve 2.5 g in 10 ml of water. Carefully add 2 ml of nitric acid, with cooling, and dilute to 25 ml with dilute nitric acid.
Solution S2
Dissolve 10 g in 15 ml of distilled water. Carefully add 12 ml of hydrochloric acid, with cooling, and dilute to 50 ml with dilute hydrochloric acid.
Appearance of solution
Dissolve 5 g in carbon dioxide-free water and dilute to 50 ml with the same solvent. The solution is clear and colourless.
Carbonates
Not more than 2.0 per cent, calculated as K2CO3.
Chlorides
Dilute 10 ml of solution S1 to 15 ml with water. The solution complies with the limit test for chlorides (50 ppm).
Phosphates
Dilute 5 ml of solution S1 to 100 ml with water. The solution complies with the limit test for phosphates (20 ppm).
Sulphates
15 ml of solution S2 complies with the limit test for sulphates (50 ppm).
Aluminium
If intended for use in the manufacture of hem dialysis solutions, it complies with the test for aluminium. Dissolve 20 g in 100 ml of water and add 10 ml of acetate buffer solution pH 6.0. The solution complies with the limit test for aluminium (0.2 ppm). Use as the reference solution a mixture of 2 ml of aluminium standard solution (2 ppm Al), 10 ml of acetate buffer solution pH 6.0 and 98 ml of water. To prepare the blank use a mixture of 10 ml of acetate buffer solution pH 6.0 R and 100 ml of water.
Iron
Dilute 5 ml of solution S2 to 10 ml with water R. The solution complies with the limit test for iron (10 ppm).
Sodium
Not more than 1.0 per cent of Na, determined by atomic absorption spectrometry.
Heavy metals
Dilute 10 ml of solution S2 to 20 ml with water. 12 ml of the solution complies with limit test A for heavy metals (10 ppm). Prepare the standard using lead standard solution (1 ppm Pb).


Potassium Hydroxide USP NF

Potassium Hydroxide
KOH 56.11
Potassium hydroxide.
Potassium hydroxide CAS 1310-58-3

Potassium Hydroxide contains not less than 85.0 percent of total alkali, calculated as KOH, including not more than 3.5 percent of K2CO3.


Identification— A solution (1 in 25) responds to the tests for Potassium.
Insoluble substances— Dissolve 1 g in 20 mL of water: the solution is complete, clear, and colorless.
Heavy metals— Dissolve 0.67 g in a mixture of 5 mL of water and 7 mL of 3 N hydrochloric acid. Heat to boiling, cool, and dilute with water to 25 mL: the limit is 0.003%.


Potassium Hydroxide FCC Food Grade

Caustic Potash
KOH Formula wt 56.11
INS: 525 CAS: [1310-58-3]


DESCRIPTION
Potassium Hydroxide occurs as white or nearly white pellets, flakes, sticks, fused masses, or other forms. Upon exposure to air, it readily absorbs carbon dioxide and moisture, and it deliquesces. One gram dissolves in 1 mL of water, in about 3 mL of alcohol, and in about 2.5 mL of glycerin. It is very soluble in boiling alcohol.


Function: pH control.


REQUIREMENTS
Identification: A 1:25 aqueous solution gives positive tests for Potassium.
Assay: Not less than 85.0% and not more than 100.5% of total alkali, calculated as KOH.
Carbonate (as K2CO3): Not more than 3.5%.
Insoluble Substances: Passes test.
Lead: Not more than 2 mg/kg.
Mercury: Not more than 0.1 mg/kg.


Potassium Hydroxide Analytical Reagent

KOH
Formula Weight 56.11
CAS Number 1310-58-3
NOTE. Reagent potassium hydroxide usually contains 10-15% water.


REQUIREMENTS
Assay and potassium carbonate: 85% KOH and 2.0% K2CO3


MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE
Chloride (Cl) ............................... 0.01%
Nitrogen compounds (as N) ........ 0.001%
Phosphate (PO4) ........................ 5 ppm
Sulfate (SO4) .............................. 0.003%
Ammonium hydroxide precipitate . 0.02%
Heavy metals (as Ag) .................. 0.001%
Iron (Fe) ..................................... 0.001%
Nickel (Ni) ................................. 0.001%
Sodium (Na) .............................. 0.05%.


Potassium Hydroxide Walnut Briquette
Appearance: It occurs as a white color Solid walnut, briquett.
Bulk Density: 60-65 lbs/ft3 or 960-1040 kg/m3
Average Briquette size: 4.5 cm x 2.5 cm x 1.5 cm
Iron: Maximum 15 ppm
Potassium Hydroxide Pellets: Maximum 150 ppm
Sodium: Maximum 0.65%
Potassium Carbonate: Maximum 0.5%
Potassium Sulphate: Maximum 13 ppm
Nickel: Maximum 5 ppm
Mercury: Maximum 0.1 ppm
Total Alkalinity as Weight % KOH: Not less than 90.0%.

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