Potassium Permanganate, 7722-64-7, KMnO4

Potassium Permanganate,7722-64-7,KMnO4
Molecular Formula (Potassium Permanganate); KMnO4
Molecular Weight; 158.032 g/mol
Chemical Name; Potassium Permanganate
CAS Number; 7722-64-7

The molecular formula of Potassium Permanganate is KMnO4. It is an inorganic salt in solid form that is widely used worldwide. It is usually a dark purple crystalline solid. When dissolved in water, it forms a distinct purple solution. Permanganate is not a flammable substance, but it can accelerate the combustion of flammable substances.

Its chemical structure contains 1 Potassium Atom (K), 4 Oxygen (O) Atoms and 1 Manganese (Mn) atom.

It is more effective than Sodium Dichromate in terms of its oxidizing properties.

Potassium Permanganate Other Names:
Permanganate
7722-64-7
KMnO4
Potassium Salt
Potassium Permanganate Solution
Disinfectant
Physical Properties:
It is a bright and purple colored crystalline solid. It is an odorless chemical.
Its density is 2.7 g/mlt.
Potassium Permanganate melting point is accepted as 250 ° C.
It is commercially available as powder, crystalline and tablet. Although it looks brown when viewed from a distance, it has a purple color when examined in detail. It has the ability to dissolve in 20 ° C water.

Chemical Properties:
It has a structure that easily dissolves in water by forming a characteristically bright purple, magenta or dark pink colored solution. It stains all organic materials it comes into contact with due to the formation of MnO2, a reduced dark brown anion. It is a chemical with oxidizing properties.

It is stable under normal conditions. However, it decomposes under heat by giving MnO2 ion. For this reason, it is extremely oxidizing. Potassium Permanganate (KMn04) reacts very violently with concentrated sulfuric acid, glycerol and some alcohols.

Places of Use of Potassium Permanganate:
The application should be made by taking the opinions of experts who have technical knowledge about the use of chemical hazardous substances such as Potassium Permanganate.
In the denim sector, potassium permanganate is applied to bleach denim and provide visuality by spraying or brushing.
Potassium permanganate is used in drinking water treatment plants to remove bad odors in drinking water. It is used in water treatment processes in the treatment sector.
It is used to remove iron and manganese in water. Iron and Manganese are commonly found in water. Iron and manganese in water are removed with potassium permanganate. If the iron and manganese in water are not removed, we will have to feel the metallic taste while drinking water.
In some water bodies, there are very dense and uncontrolled growth of Asiatic oysters and zebra mussels. These will cause clogging of water systems. These Asiatic oysters and zebra mussels damage water systems and cause the taste of water to deteriorate. It helps to eliminate the inconveniences that occur here.
It is used to disinfect water. Potassium Permanganate attacks microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and algae and disinfects water. Because it reacts very quickly with organic substances.
It is used together with Triethanolamine 85% in the production of lubricating oils used in a mixture with neutral environments. In addition, it is used to create stable high-temperature lubricating greases and lubricating emulsions.
In fire extinguishing systems, namely Pyrophobic Systems, Chemical fire extinguishing and some fire extinguishing devices, the oxygen depletion effect is used. In this way, there is not enough oxygen to carry out combustion and the combustion does not occur.
It helps to control the formation of DBPs by reducing them.
It is used to clean, disinfect and clarify fish ponds in fish farms. Application recipes here should be checked by experts. It should be determined according to relevant legislation standards.
It is synthesized in organic chemistry and reacts with different organic compounds.
It is used to find the amount of oxidized organic matter in analytical chemistry. The purpose here is to determine the amount. Those who want to determine the amount can analyze with this chemical.