what is the use of Potassium hydroxide solution in biology
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Uses of Potassium Hydroxide
- Potassium hydroxide solution is more conductive when compared to NaOH and therefore used as an electrolyte in some alkaline batteries.
- It is used as a pH control agent in the food industry.
- It is used in the thickening of food.
- It is used in chip fabrication for semiconductors.
- It is used in the manufacturing of cuticle removers which is used in manicure treatment.
- It is used in the identification of species of fungi.
- It is used in mercerizing cotton.
- It is used in alkalimetric titrations in analytical chemistry.
- Used in the manufacturing of liquid fertilizers.
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