- Production:
- Potassium permanganate can be obtained through the reaction of potassium hydroxide with permanganic acid.
- Areas of Use:
- Medicine: Potassium permanganate can be used as a disinfectant in medical applications.
- Water Treatment: It can be used as an oxidizing agent in water treatment processes.
Properties of Potassium Permanganate (P.M.):
- Chemical Formula: KMnO₄
- Molecular Weight: Approximately 158.03 g/mol
- Physical State: Dark purple crystals or powder
- Odor: Odorless
- Solubility: Highly soluble in water
- Hazard Symbols: Contact with skin and eyes may cause irritation.