Potassium Permanganate

Potassium Permanganate (KMnO₄) is a dark purple or almost black crystalline solid, which dissolves in water to give a bright purple/magenta solution.

Common uses of Potassium Permanganate:

• Water Treatment & Purification – Used to remove iron, hydrogen sulphide and bacteria from drinking water.
• Oxidising Agent – Used in laboratories and chemical reactions.
• Industrial Uses – Used in metal cleaning, bleaching and textile industries.
• Organic Synthesis – Involved in chemical reactions for oxidising alcohols and other compounds.
• Forensic & Criminal Investigations – Detects blood traces in crime scenes.