Lye

  • Caustic Potash: KOH

  • Ca(OH)2(aq) + K2CO3(aq) = CaCO3(s) + 2 KOH(aq)

  • Caustic Soda: NaOH

  • Ca(OH)2(aq) + Na2CO3(aq) = CaCO3(s) + 2 NaOH(aq)