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Potassium Hydroxide 250G is a high-purity, laboratory-grade strong alkaline chemical reagent supplied by IBEX SCIENCES. Based in New Anarkali, Lahore, the company distributes this highly caustic base in standard 250-gram protective containers. This packing size is ideal for university assays, educational chemistry labs, and industrial testing procedures where strict volume control is necessary to prevent environmental degradation.
To verify immediate batch availability, check retail pricing, or request a formal material safety data sheet (MSDS), you can reach out directly to their Lahore trading office.
Chemical Profile & Laboratory Applications
Potassium Hydroxide (KOH), also commonly known as caustic potash, is a powerful inorganic base featuring highly reactive physical and chemical traits:
- Deliquescent Property: Solid KOH pellets are intensely hygroscopic and deliquescent. They rapidly absorb moisture and carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly from ambient air, causing the pellets to melt into a liquid film and gradually convert into potassium carbonate (K₂CO₃). Keep the container tightly sealed immediately after dispensing.
- Exothermic Heat Release: Dissolving potassium hydroxide pellets in water triggers a highly exothermic reaction that releases significant thermal energy. Solutions should be prepared carefully, using heat-resistant borosilicate glassware (like Pyrex) and adding the chemical slowly to water—never water to the chemical.
- Core Laboratory Uses: It is widely implemented as a strong base for chemical titrations, saponification reactions (soap making simulations), synthesis of potassium salts, and as an electrolyte in electrochemistry experiments.
- Strict Safety Protocols: KOH causes severe, deep chemical skin burns and irreversible eye damage upon contact. Handling requires comprehensive personal protective equipment (PPE), including splash-proof chemical safety goggles, heavy nitrile gloves, a lab coat, and closed-toe shoes.
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