Potassium Permanganate
Potassium Permanganate is a dark purple, granular or crystalline solid with a metallic luster. It dissolves easily in water, producing a deep purple solution. It has strong oxidizing properties.
APPLICATION & USAGE
- Water Treatment: Potassium Permanganate is used in water treatment for the oxidation of various impurities, including iron and manganese, to enhance water quality.
- Disinfectant: It acts as a powerful disinfectant and is used to disinfect water, surfaces, and equipment in various industries.
- Medical Uses: Potassium Permanganate is used for various medical applications, including as an antiseptic for treating skin conditions, wounds, and fungal infections.
- Oxidizing Agent: Potassium Permanganate serves as a strong oxidizing agent in chemical processes and is used in the synthesis of various organic compounds.
- Waste Treatment: It is used for the oxidation and destruction of organic pollutants in wastewater treatment processes.
- Horticulture: Potassium Permanganate is used to control fungal diseases in plants and as a soil disinfectant.
SIMILAR NAME
- Permanganate of Potash
PACKING
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