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Chemical compound

Calcium permanganate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Ca(MnO_)_. It is a salt consisting of calcium cations (Ca__) and permanganate anions (MnO__). This compound is known for its strong oxidizing properties and is used in various applications, including water treatment and as a disinfectant.

Chemical properties[edit]

Calcium permanganate is a purple crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water. It is a powerful oxidizing agent, which means it can readily accept electrons from other substances. This property makes it useful in redox reactions where it can oxidize other compounds.

Preparation[edit]

Calcium permanganate can be prepared by the reaction of potassium permanganate with calcium chloride in an aqueous solution. The reaction proceeds as follows:

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This reaction results in the formation of calcium permanganate and potassium chloride as a byproduct.

Applications[edit]

Calcium permanganate is used in several applications due to its oxidizing properties:

Water treatment: It is used to remove iron and manganese from water supplies, as well as to control taste and odor problems.
Disinfectant: It is employed as a disinfectant in various settings, including swimming pools and wastewater treatment plants.
Organic synthesis: In organic chemistry, calcium permanganate is used as an oxidizing agent in the synthesis of various organic compounds.

Safety[edit]

As a strong oxidizer, calcium permanganate must be handled with care. It can react violently with reducing agents, organic materials, and combustible substances. Proper safety precautions should be taken to prevent accidental ignition or explosion.

Related pages[edit]

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-== Calcium Permanganate ==
+{{short description|Chemical compound}}
+{{DISPLAYTITLE:Calcium permanganate}}
-'''Calcium permanganate''' is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula '''Ca(MnO₄)₂'''. It is a salt consisting of calcium cations (Ca²⁺) and permanganate anions (MnO₄⁻). This compound is known for its strong oxidizing properties and is used in various applications, including water treatment and as a disinfectant.
+[[File:CalciumPermanganate.jpg|thumb|right|Calcium permanganate crystals]]
-== Properties ==
+'''Calcium permanganate''' is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula '''Ca(MnO_)_'''. It is a [[salt (chemistry)|salt]] consisting of calcium cations (Ca__) and permanganate anions (MnO__). This compound is known for its strong oxidizing properties and is used in various applications, including water treatment and as a disinfectant.
-Calcium permanganate is a purple crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water. It is a powerful oxidizing agent, similar to other permanganates such as [[Potassium permanganate]]. The compound decomposes upon heating, releasing oxygen and leaving behind manganese dioxide (MnO₂) and calcium oxide (CaO).
+==Chemical properties==
+Calcium permanganate is a [[purple]] crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water. It is a powerful [[oxidizing agent]], which means it can readily accept electrons from other substances. This property makes it useful in [[redox reactions]] where it can oxidize other compounds.
-=== Chemical Formula ===
+==Preparation==
-Ca(MnO₄)₂
+Calcium permanganate can be prepared by the reaction of [[potassium permanganate]] with [[calcium chloride]] in an aqueous solution. The reaction proceeds as follows:
-=== Molar Mass ===
+<math>2 KMnO_ + CaCl_ _ Ca(MnO_)_ + 2 KCl</math>
-.95 g/mol
-=== Appearance ===
+This reaction results in the formation of calcium permanganate and [[potassium chloride]] as a byproduct.
-Purple crystalline solid
-=== Solubility ===
+==Applications==
-Highly soluble in water
+Calcium permanganate is used in several applications due to its oxidizing properties:
-== Preparation ==
+* '''Water treatment''': It is used to remove [[iron]] and [[manganese]] from water supplies, as well as to control [[taste]] and [[odor]] problems.
+* '''Disinfectant''': It is employed as a disinfectant in various settings, including [[swimming pools]] and [[wastewater treatment]] plants.
+* '''Organic synthesis''': In [[organic chemistry]], calcium permanganate is used as an oxidizing agent in the synthesis of various organic compounds.
-Calcium permanganate can be prepared by the reaction of [[Potassium permanganate]] with calcium chloride in an aqueous solution. The reaction is as follows:
+==Safety==
+As a strong oxidizer, calcium permanganate must be handled with care. It can react violently with [[reducing agents]], [[organic materials]], and [[combustible substances]]. Proper [[safety precautions]] should be taken to prevent accidental ignition or explosion.
-KMnO₄ + CaCl₂ → Ca(MnO₄)₂ + 2 KCl
-This reaction results in the formation of calcium permanganate and potassium chloride as a byproduct.
-== Uses ==
-Calcium permanganate is used in various applications due to its oxidizing properties:
-* '''Water Treatment''': It is used to remove iron and manganese from water, as well as to control taste and odor.
-* '''Disinfectant''': It serves as a disinfectant in water treatment processes.
-* '''Oxidizing Agent''': It is used in chemical synthesis as an oxidizing agent.
-== Safety and Handling ==
-Calcium permanganate is a strong oxidizer and should be handled with care. It can cause fires if it comes into contact with combustible materials. Proper protective equipment, such as gloves and goggles, should be worn when handling this compound.
-== Also see ==
+==Related pages==
 * [[Potassium permanganate]]
-* [[Sodium permanganate]]
-* [[Manganese dioxide]]
 * [[Oxidizing agent]]
+* [[Redox reaction]]
-{{Inorganic compounds}}
+* [[Water treatment]]
-{{Oxidizing agents}}
 [[Category:Calcium compounds]]
 [[Category:Permanganates]]
 [[Category:Oxidizing agents]]
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