Potassium Permanganate is an inorganic chemical compound. It is also known as Condy’s crystals or permanganate of potash.
When potassium permanganate crystals are dissolved in water the solution formed is purple. It is considered a strong oxidizing agent and does not produce toxic by-products. It is usually prepared from other minerals such as manganese oxide.
Potassium permanganate is uses
In qualitative analysis to determine the permanganate value.
KMnO4 is also used as a regeneration chemical in well water treatment for the removal of hydrogen sulphide and iron.
This compound is also used as a disinfectant to cure certain skin conditions like foot fungal infections, dermatitis.
Another important application of potassium permanganate is in the treatment of bacterial infections.
KMnO4 is also known to be used in tanning leathers, and printing fabrics.
This compound can even be used as a bleaching agent, a pesticide, and as an antiseptic.