Product Description:
Caustic Potash or Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) is a basic alkali used in a variety of industrial processes. Its advantage over Caustic Soda (NaOH) in the oil well drilling industry is that it also provides a soured of K+ ions while providing PH control.
Application:
Caustic Potash is a strong alkali used to increase PH and alkality of drilling, work over and completion fluids.
Typical Physical Properties
Specification
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Properties
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Odourless white flakes
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Appearance
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2.04 @ 20
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Specific gravity
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400
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Melting point
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Non-flammable
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Flash point
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Soluble (water)
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Solubility
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12.0 (0.01 moles / litre)
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PH
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Non applicable
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Microtox
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