DO NOT ADD WATER TO KOH....
always add KOH to water.....
example:
Step 1 - Pour 1 liter of distilled H20 to a container
Step 2 - The only add 10g of KOH to the distilled H20.
Never reverse the order....
DO NOT ADD WATER TO KOH....
always add KOH to water.....
example:
Step 1 - Pour 1 liter of distilled H20 to a container
Step 2 - The only add 10g of KOH to the distilled H20.
Never reverse the order....
Well, I've only mixed up two batches of electrolyte, but it sure does make a funny crackly noise when you add a small amount of water (like one cup) to your tablespoon or whatever of the KOH. It gets a little fizzy, too. Didn't notice any heat created, but then again I didn't check!
I found potassium hydroxide flakes cheap at a local soap and candle factory/store. I think it was about $4 per pound.
Here's another question on KOH. Both my father and I have noticed our electrolyte (distilled water + KOH) turns brownish-orange after a little while of running. Is that normal? I thought it stayed clear?
Thanks!
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Would you care to educate us about this topic. Basic chemistry class was decades ago and memory about this faded. I know what you are saying is true. (I did add water to Lye and…got a mass in the bottle with a lot of heat generated!-no injuries thanks God!)
Ah! You may just solved my problem but still do not understand it’s details:
I added water to lye and my HOD Gen. does not give any bubbles since. What have I created?