potassium manganate


potassium manganate

[pə′tas·ē·əm ′maŋ·gə‚nāt] (inorganic chemistry) K2MnO4 Water-soluble dark-green crystals, decomposing at 190°C; used as an analytical reagent, bleach, oxidizing agent, disinfectant, mordant for dyeing wool and in photography, printing, and water purification.