Potassium Permanganate

Potassium Permanganate

CAS #7722-64-7
SynonymChameleon mineral, Condy's crystals, Argucide
Chemical FomularKMnO4
OdorOdorless
SolubilitySoluble in water
Molar mass158.034 g/mol
HazardsOxidizer, Irritant, Health and Enviromental Hazard

Potassium permanganate appears as a purplish-colored crystalline solid. Noncombustible but accelerates the burning of combustible material. If the combustible material is finely divided the mixture may be explosive. Contact with liquid combustible materials may result in spontaneous ignition. Contact with sulfuric acid may cause fire or explosion. Used to make other chemicals and as a disinfectant.

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