lye

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs potash
caustic soda
sodium hydroxide
potassium hydroxide
gptkbp:appearance white solid
gptkbp:boilingPoint 1327°C (KOH)
1388°C (NaOH)
gptkbp:category gptkb:foundation
alkaloid
gptkbp:chemicalFormula gptkb:KOH
gptkb:NaOH
gptkbp:component lutefisk
hominy
drain cleaners
nixtamalized corn
oven cleaners
paint removers
pretzel brine
gptkbp:density 2.12 g/cm³ (KOH)
2.13 g/cm³ (NaOH)
gptkbp:discoveredBy unknown
gptkbp:environmentalHazard harmful to aquatic life
gptkbp:hasFirstAid flush with water if contacted with skin
seek medical attention if ingested or inhaled
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label lye
gptkbp:meltingPoint 318°C (NaOH)
360°C (KOH)
gptkbp:pH high
gptkbp:productionMethod electrolysis of brine
reaction of calcium hydroxide with sodium carbonate
gptkbp:regulates various national safety agencies
gptkbp:riskFactor corrosive
causes chemical burns
dangerous if ingested
gptkbp:solubility gptkb:water
gptkbp:storage airtight container
away from acids
away from moisture
gptkbp:type aluminum
carbon dioxide
fats and oils
acids
gptkbp:uses gptkb:food
soap making
biodiesel production
drain cleaning
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sodium_hydroxide
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6