Potassium permanganate, potassium permanganate, 3 g

outwardly potassium permanganate, is a dark purple crystals with a metallic gloss that does not have a smell. When dissolved in water, potassium permanganate gives a purple solution; The intensity of staining the solution depends on the concentration of the substance.

Application:

• is used to determine permanganate oxidation in assessing the quality of water according to GOST 2761-84 according to the Cubel method;
• alkaline solution of potassium permanganate laboratory dishes from fats and other organic substances well;
• solutions (concentration of about 3 g/l) are widely used when tinting photos;
• In pyrotechnics, they are used as a strong oxidizing agent;
• used as a catalyst for the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide in space liquid-rocket engines;
• Aqueous solution of potassium permanganate is used for etching wood, as a stain;
• in pharmacology (exerts a astringent, irritating, cauterizing and taping effect). It also has a deodorizing effect;
• Potassium permanganate or sodium gramate are used as an oxidizing agent in the receipt of meta- and paraffctic acids from meta and paraxylols, respectively.