Potassium hydroxide is an indispensable strong alkaline raw material in the Chinese chemical industry chain,with a molecular weight of 56.1.China potassium hydroxide appears as a white powder or flake solid at room temperature,with strong corrosiveness,high reactivity,and easy solubility in water.In recent years,with the rise of emerging industries such as semiconductors and new energy in China,the application areas of potassium hydroxide have continued to expand,and market demand has shown a rapid growth trend.
2、Industrial application of potassium hydroxide in China
1.Chemical and electronic fields
Potassium salt production:Potassium hydroxide in China is the core raw material for manufacturing potassium salts such as potassium permanganate and potassium carbonate,and is widely used in industries such as glass,ceramics,and fertilizers.
Electronic grade potassium hydroxide:In semiconductor etching and photovoltaic cell manufacturing,electronic grade potassium hydroxide has become a key material for integrated circuit cleaning and etching in China due to its high purity and strong corrosiveness.
Battery manufacturing:As the core component of alkaline battery electrolyte,potassium hydroxide promotes ion transport and improves battery performance in nickel cadmium and nickel hydrogen batteries.
2.Textile and Printing and Dyeing Industry
Fiber treatment:China potassium hydroxide is used for silk finishing of cotton fabrics to enhance fiber luster and elasticity;In the manufacturing of synthetic fibers and polyester fibers,it is used as a key raw material to enhance product performance.
Printing and dyeing auxiliaries:By adjusting the pH value of the dyeing bath and using potassium hydroxide to enhance the water solubility of the dye,the dyeing effect can be optimized;In the bleaching process,its strong alkalinity can destroy pigment molecules and achieve effective bleaching.
3.Pharmaceutical and daily chemical fields
Drug synthesis:China potassium hydroxide is an important intermediate for the synthesis of drugs such as potassium borohydride,spironolactone,and saxaglutide,playing a crucial role in the pharmaceutical industry.
Daily chemical products:As the basic raw material for potassium soap,alkaline batteries,and cosmetics such as cold cream,snow cream,and shampoo,potassium hydroxide endows products with mild stain removal and skincare functions.
China potassium hydroxide plays a key role in various fields such as chemical,electronic,textile,pharmaceutical,agricultural,and consumer goods due to its strong alkalinity,high reactivity,and easy solubility in water.
