Sodium Permanganate
Industrial Applications
Sodium Permanganate is widely used as a powerful oxidizing agent across multiple industries. In water treatment, it is applied to remove organic contaminants, iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide, improving taste, odor, and overall water quality. It is also used as a disinfectant and for the control of biofilm and algae. In environmental remediation, Sodium Permanganate is employed to oxidize volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds in contaminated soil and groundwater. Additional uses include agriculture, where it assists in oxidation-based processing, and laboratory applications where it serves as a reliable oxidizing reagent.
Physical Properties
Sodium Permanganate forms deep purple, highly water-soluble crystals that produce intensely colored solutions. When aqueous solutions are evaporated, the compound crystallizes as purple-black, prismatic monohydrate crystals. It is typically handled as either a crystalline solid or a concentrated aqueous solution. Sodium Permanganate is stable under normal storage conditions, though it is a strong oxidizer and must be kept away from organic materials and reducing agents.
Grade
- Industrial
- NSF
Other Names
- Sodium manganate(VII)
- Permanganate of sodium
Form
- 40% Solution
- 20% Solution
- Red Solid
Abbreviations
- NaMnO4
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