Caustic Potash (KOH - Potassium Hydroxide) service
Material Compatibility
Carbon Steel for Caustic Potash (KOH - Potassium Hydroxide)
Is Carbon Steel the right valve material for Caustic Potash (KOH - Potassium Hydroxide)? The engineering rating, the conditions that limit it, and the better alternatives.
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Is Carbon Steel compatible with Caustic Potash (KOH - Potassium Hydroxide)?
For Caustic Potash (KOH - Potassium Hydroxide) (KOH) valve service, Carbon Steel is good — a good choice. Acceptable for KOH <50% up to 80°C. SCC risk above 80°C for stressed CS.
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Reviewed by Materials Engineering, Vajra Industrial SolutionsDiscipline: Valve Metallurgy & Materials SelectionLast reviewed: 20 June 2026
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