Chemical Properties
Potassium manganate, K2MnO4, green solid, soluble, permanent in alkali, formed by heating to high temperature manganese dioxide and potassium carbonate, and then extracting with water, and evaporating the solution. The first step in the preparation of potassium manganate and permanganate from pyrolusite.
Uses
A selective oxidizing agent.
Uses
It serves as an oxidizing agent.
Uses
Bleaching skins, fibers, oils; disinfectants;
mordant (wool); batteries; photography; printing;
source of oxygen (dyeing); water purification; oxi-
dizing agent.
Hazard
Dangerous fire risk in contact with organic
materials, strong oxidizing agent.
