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P5958
Fluka
Potassium hydroxide
SKU
P5958
BioXtra, ≥85% KOH basis
Synonym(s)
Caustic potash
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- Stringent testing protocols may include trace metal analysis and specialized suitability testing, such as hybridoma or mouse embryo
- Includes application-specific formulations, such as tablets and prepared solutions.
| Brand Fluka | CAS Numbers (All) | EC Number | Linear Formula KOH | MDL Number |
| Molar Mass 56.11 g/mol | RTECS Number TT2100000 | Synonyms Caustic potash |
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Assay | Min. 85 % |
| Assay of K2CO3 | Max. 2.0 % |
| Water insoluble matter | Max. 0.1 % |
| Ammonium (NH4) | Max. 0.05 % |
| Aluminium (Al) | Max. 0.0005 % |
| Calcium (Ca) | Max. 0.0005 % |
| Iron (Fe) | Max. 0.0005 % |
| Magnesium (Mg) | Max. 0.0005 % |
| Sodium (Na) | Max. 0.05 % |
| Copper (Cu) | Max. 0.0005 % |
| Lead (Pb) | Max. 0.001 % |
| Zinc (Zn) | Max. 0.0005 % |
| Chloride (Cl) | Max. 0.01 % |
| Phosphate (PO4) | Max. 5 ppm |
| Sulfate (SO4) | Max. 0.003 % |
| Total N | Max. 0.001 % |
| Colour of the solution | complying |
| Turbidity of solution | complying |
Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Autoignition Temperature | Not auto-flammable |
| Boiling Point/Range | 1.327 °C (1.013 hPa) |
| Color | Colorless |
| Corrosivity | Corrosive to metals |
| Density | 2.04 g/cm3 (20 °C) |
| Flashpoint | Not applicable |
| Form | Solid |
| Grade | ACS Grade |
| Incompatible Materials | Zinc, Tin, Aluminium, Gives off hydrogen by reaction with metals, Exothermic reaction with water, Exothermic reaction with strong acids |
| Lower Explosion Limit | Not applicable |
| Melting Point/Range | 360 °C |
| Partition Coefficient | No data available |
| Purity Percentage | 85.00 |
| Purity Details | >=85.00% |
| Solubility in Water | 1.120 g/l.Reacts violently with water. (20 °C) |
| Upper Explosion Limit | Not applicable |
| Vapor Pressure | No data available |
| Viscosity | Not applicable |
| pH-Value | 14 (20 °C) (as aqueous solution) |
| Product Line | BioXtra |
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
Safety Information
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Hazard Class | 8 |
| Package Group | II |
| UN ID | UN1813 |
