Question

The formula of caustic potash is _____.

Answer 1

The formula of caustic potash is $\mathrm{KOH}$.

Listed below are a few key points on Caustic Potash:

• Potassium hydroxide is also known as caustic potash. It is an inorganic compound.
• Potassium hydroxide is soluble in water and freely soluble in ethanol, methanol, and glycerin.
• Molecular weight/molar mass of $\mathrm{KOH}$ is $56.11{\mathrm{gmol}}^{-1}$.

Following are the uses of the chemical compound:

• Used as a pH control agent in the food industry.
• Used in chip fabrication for semiconductors.
• Used in the manufacturing of liquid fertilizers.

The formula of caustic potash is $\mathrm{KOH}$.