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The compound can be created by reacting ozone with potassium hydroxide, but the yield is quite low, only 5-10%.

6 KOH + 4 O3 → 4 KO3 + 2 KOH(H2O) + O2

The compound is metastable, and will decompose to potassium superoxide and oxygen, especially if there is any water in the atmosphere. Long-term storage in very dry atmosphere is possible below around 0 °C.

KO3 → KO2 + ½ O2

This compound reacts with water to form potassium hydroxide and potassium superoxide.

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