This colorless solid is a prototypical strong base.
Other Known Names: caustic potash, potash lye, potassia, potassium hydrate
Molecular Formula: KOH
Applications: potassium soaps, alkaline batteries
Molar Mass: 56.1056 g/mol
Appearance: White Solid
Density: 2.044 g/cm3
Melting Point: 406°C