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How is Potassium Permanganate Made?
The second step involves conversion of potassium manganate into its permanganate counterpart via an electrolytic oxidation reaction.
Although not commercially viable, there are other methods to generate potassium permanganate. One of them involves oxidation of potassium manganate with chlorine (reaction 1) or via a disproportionation reaction in acidic conditions (reaction 2). After the reaction, potassium permanganate can be isolated after it crystallises.
Tests to identify the presence of potassium permanganate rely on the strong purple colours produced by its salts in the presence of sodium bismuthate (NaBiO3) and lead dioxide (PbO2). These strong oxidant reagents can convert manganese ions (Mn2 ) into permanganate salts, which can then be detected.
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Potassium Permanganate is an inorganic salt compound with strong oxidising properties. When dissolved in water, it changes into a vivid pink coloured solution, which when evaporated leaves behind black shiny crystals. The product is produced by fusing manganese dioxide and potassium hydroxide.
This product is listed as restricted due to its behaviour when exposed to certain acidic solutions. Can be explosive when exposed to sulphuric acid. As such, proper precautions must be taken before handling and use of this product.
Anti-septic, can treat dermatitis and fungal skin infections.
A reagent for the synthesis of organic compounds.
Preservation of fruits. Helps to delay ripening time.
Often included in survival kits as a form of fire starter.
Used in the film industry to "age" props and set dressings.
Potassium Permanganate will stain if it comes into contact with any organic material due to the nature of oxidation.
ReAgent sells Potassium Permanganate in containers of 500g up to bags of 25Kg. Precautions must be taken at all times when handling chemicals.