Sodium Permanganate

Sodium permanganate is an inorganic compound in the form of a purple, odourless, oxidizing solid. It can be prepared by the reaction of manganese dioxide with sodium hypochlorite. Sodium Permanganate dissolves readily in water to give deep purple solutions. Due to safer handling Sodium Permanganate is commercially supplied in a liquid form, usually at a concentration of around 40%.

Characteristics

Molar Weight141.925 g/mol (solid)
Melting Point36°C (solid)
Density2.47 g/cm³ (solid)
FormsPowder, Liquid, Purple

Uses and Applications

Key applications

  • Oxidising agent
  • Etching & Engraving

Industries

  • Cleaning
  • Water Treatment
  • Chemical Processing
  • Oil & Gas

Synonyms: sodium manganesoylolate, Sodium manganate(VII)

Chemical Formula: NaMnO4

CAS Number: 10101-50-5