Title: Calcium Permanganate
CAS Registry Number: 10118-76-0
Molecular Formula: CaMn2O8
Molecular Weight: 277.95
Percent Composition: Ca 14.42%, Mn 39.53%, O 46.05%
Line Formula: Ca(MnO4)2
Literature References: Prepn from KMnO4 and CaCl2: GB 624885 (1949 to Boots Pure Drug Co. and T. Hagyard); from Al(MnO4)3 and Ca(OH)2: Jaskowiak, US 2504130 (1950 to Carus Chemical).
Properties: Violet or dark-purple, deliquesc crystals. Freely sol in water; dec in alcohol. Keep tightly closed.
Use: Antiseptic, disinfectant, deodorizer; with CaF2 as binder for welding electrode coatings and fluxes. |