Potassium Hydroxide, also known as Caustic Potash, Lye, Potash Hydrate, and Potash Lye, is a strong base that is available in pellets, flakes, and powder form. This inorganic compound has the chemical formula KOH. It has a wide range of uses in chemical, industrial, and manufacturing processes. It is utilized in the production of a wide range of potassium compounds. Potassium Hydroxide 45% solution is made up of 45% KOH and 55% deionized water.
Lab grade chemicals possess reasonable purity but do not comply with any official standard for quality or purity like the ACS Grade, the USP Grade, or the FCC Grade. The Lab Grade is also known as Laboratory Reagent (LR) and Chemically Pure (CP). Lab Alley’s Potassium Hydroxide, 45% Solution, Lab Grade is recommended for educational institutes, research labs, and commercial applications.