Potassium Hydroxide - Caustic Potash
Effective Glycerin Removal
We recommend Potassium Hydroxide to be blended with Methanol for effective removal of Glycerin from your feed stock.
A simple, 3 minute titration test will determine how much Potassium Hydroxide you need to blend with your Methanol.
A 55LBS bag will process 500-700 gallons of feedstock. You don’t have Biodiesel unless you remove the glycerin.
Potassium Hydroxide - Caustic Potash
55# Bag - $199.95
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Potassium hydroxide (KOH), also known as caustic potash, is a white solid inorganic compound that plays a crucial role in biodiesel production.Â
Potassium hydroxide (KOH) plays a big role in making biodiesel. Here's how it works:
1. First, we mix KOH with methanol to create a special solution.
2. Then, we slowly mix this solution with plant oil or animal fat. This starts a chemical reaction.
3. KOH helps break down the fats, allowing them to mix with the alcohol.
4. This process turns oils and fats into biodiesel.
Why Use KOH to Make Biodiesel?
• It mixes better with methanol than other options.
• It works well even if there's a little water in the mix.
• It creates a liquid by-product that's easier to use or get rid of.
• This by-product can even be used as fertilizer or added to animal food!
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A common recipe for making biodiesel is:
• 1000 ml of oil
• 200 ml of methanol
• 7 grams of KOH
But remember, you might need to adjust these amounts based on the oil you're using.
In short, KOH is super important for making biodiesel. It helps turn regular oils and fats into fuel we can use in vehicles and machines.