Chemical Entity Data Page

Lye
NaOH/KOH
H
2
K
1
Na
1
O
2
  
 
Real, long lived, electronically neutral reagent chemical.

Gram formula weight (molecular mass) = 96.102
Melting point = -5 °C
Boiling point = 105 °C ¡C


The liquid obtained by leaching wood ashes. Lye is used for soap making.
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Lye
is defined with respect to the entities below:
The entities below are defined with respect to:
Lye
Alkali (generic)


Base, neutral (generic)


Homogeneous mixture (generic)


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