What is Sodium permanganate?
'''Sodium permanganate''' is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is NaMnO<sub>4</sub>. It contains [[sodium]] and [[permanganate]] [[ion]]s. ==Properties== It is a purple-black [[crystalline]] solid. It can dissolve in water to make a bright pink solution. It dissolves in water more than [[potassium permanganate]]. It is more expensive than potassium permanganate. It also absorbs water from the air. It is a strong [[oxidizing agent]]. ==Preparation== It cannot be made in the way that potassium permanganate is made because sodium manganate is not made. It can be made by reacting pure [[manganese(IV) oxide]] with [[sodium hypochlorite]]. It can also be made by reacting potassium permanganate with certain sodium compounds. ==Uses== It can be used to make [[circuit board]]s. ==Safety== Permanganates are toxic. They are also strong oxidizing agents and should be kept away from things that can burn. ==Related pages== *[[Manganate]] *[[Manganese(II) oxide]] *[[Manganese(VII) oxide]] [[Category:Sodium compounds]] [[Category:Manganese compounds]]