Potassium manganate
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Chemical formula | K2MnO4 |
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Molar Mass(g/mol) | 197.132 |
Density(g/cc) | 2.78 |
Melting Point(°C) | 190(decomp) |
Solubility in water(g/L) | decomp |
NFPA 704 |
Uses
Other
- Precursor to potassium permanganate
Natural occurrence
Does not occur naturally
Hazards
Character
Production
Extraction
Synthesis
- roast a mixture of potassium hydroxide and manganese dioxide in air giving potassium manganate
- 2 MnO2 + 4 KOH + O2 → 2 K2MnO4 + 2 H2O