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potassium permanganate |
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potassium permanganate [pə′tas·ē·əm pər′man·gə‚nāt] (inorganic chemistry) KMnO4Highly oxidative, water-soluble, purple crystals with sweet taste; decomposes at 240°C; and explodes in contact with oxidizable materials; used as a disinfectant and analytical reagent, in dyes, bleaches, and medicines, and as a chemical intermediate. Also known as purple salt. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The cleanup option preferred by government officials is to use 23 existing wells in and around the plume to inject an agent called potassium permanganate to break the TCE down into harmless byproducts. The test involves mixing a scoop of air-dry soil with a solution of potassium permanganate, and using a color chart to determine quality. Treatment consisted of vaginal rinses with potassium permanganate or [H. |
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