Potassium Permanganate Pure – 500g (LR Grade, UN 1490)

This high‑purity Potassium Permanganate, also known as Potassium(VII) Manganate, is supplied in a secure 500g laboratory container and manufactured to reliable LR (Laboratory Reagent) Grade standards. With CAS Number 7722‑64‑7 and classified under UN Number 1490, this powerful oxidising agent is suitable only for supervised use within educational science laboratories.

Potassium permanganate is widely used in school chemistry due to its strong oxidising properties and distinctive purple colour. It is ideal for demonstrating redox reactions, titrations, decomposition, and colour‑change investigations, supporting engaging and visually striking science lessons.

Key Features

• High‑purity Potassium Permanganate (LR Grade)
• Supplied in a 500g sealed container
• Also known as Potassium(VII) Manganate
• CAS No.: 7722‑64‑7
• UN Number: 1490 (oxidising solid)
• Ideal for redox studies and analytical chemistry
• Stable, reliable reagent for consistent laboratory performance

Ideal for School Science Lessons

Potassium permanganate is commonly used in GCSE and A‑Level chemistry to demonstrate fundamental chemical principles and advanced analytical techniques.

• Perfect for redox titrations (self‑indicating due to strong purple colour)
• Suitable for oxidation/reduction demonstrations
• Useful for decomposition reactions and catalyst investigations
• Excellent for showing colour changes in chemical processes
• Supports practical understanding of oxidising agents and reaction mechanisms

This 500g Potassium Permanganate pack provides reliable performance for safe, controlled use by trained technicians and teachers in educational science laboratories.

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