What is Calcium permanganate?
'''Calcium permanganate''' is a [[chemical compound]]. Its [[chemical formula]] is Ca(MnO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>2</sub>. It contains [[calcium]] and [[permanganate]] [[ion]]s. ==Properties== Calcium permanganate is a dark purple [[solid]]. It is a powerful [[oxidizing agent]]. It is similar to [[potassium permanganate]]. It can catch some organic chemicals like alcohol on fire. It can cause an explosion when mixed with [[sulfuric acid]]. This is because [[manganese(VII) oxide]]. ==Preparation== It can be made by [[calcium oxide]] with [[manganese(IV) oxide]] and [[calcium nitrate]]. ==Uses== It might whiten teeth. It can be used as an oxidizing agent, although potassium permanganate is more common. ==Related pages== *[[Sodium permanganate]] [[Category:Manganese compounds]] [[Category:Calcium compounds]]