Potassium permanganate

Potassium permanganate

KMnO₄ Highly oxidative, water-soluble, purple crystals with sweet taste; decomposes at 240_C; and explodes in contact with oxidizable materials; used as a disinfectant and analytical reagent, in dyes, bleaches, and medicines, and as a chemical intermediate. Also known as purple salt.

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potassium permanganate

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

KMnO 4 Highly oxidative, water-soluble, purple crystals with sweet taste; decomposes at 240_C; and explodes in contact with oxidizable materials; used as a disinfectant and ...

potassium permanganate

Photography; Professional photography

chemical used extensively in reducers, bleaches and toners.

potassium permanganate

Medical; Health care; Medicine

Permanganic acid (HMnO4), potassium salt. A highly oxidative, water-soluble compound with purple crystals, and a sweet taste.

permanganate

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

A purple salt of permanganic acid containing the MnO 4 sw radical; used as an oxidizing agent and a disinfectant.

permanganate

Chemistry; General chemistry

Permanganate ion (MnO4-) is a powerful oxidizing agent used in chemical analysis and water treatment. The ion has an intense purple color.

permanganate

Mining; General mining; Mineral mining

A salt of permanganic acid of the type, MnO 4 ; dark purple; good oxidizing agent; often used as a disinfectant.

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