Potassium permanganate is a strong oxidizing agent with the chemical formula KMnO₄. It appears as purplish-black rhombic crystals or granules, and its aqueous solution is a bright purplish-red.
Main Application Areas:
Water Treatment: Used for drinking water disinfection, iron and manganese removal, and in wastewater treatment for removing organic matter and odors, as well as as an algae suppressant.
Chemical Industry: Used as a strong oxidizing agent in the synthesis of various chemical products such as pharmaceuticals and dyes.
Laboratory Analysis: In analytical chemistry, it serves as an important redox titrant for determining the content of various reducing substances.
Medical Disinfection: Low-concentration solutions (e.g., 0.01%-0.1%) have been widely used for rinsing and soaking disinfection of skin, wounds, and body cavities (must be used under the guidance of a doctor).
Other Applications: Used for disease prevention and control in aquaculture; used for removing sulfides in gas purification, etc.