Sodium permanganate (NaMnO4) is an inorganic ceramic compound and strong oxidizing agent commonly encountered in industrial chemistry and water treatment applications. It is primarily used as a disinfectant, oxidant, and decontaminant in municipal water purification, industrial process streams, and medical sterilization, where its oxidative strength enables removal of iron, manganese, taste/odor compounds, and microorganisms. Engineers select NaMnO4 over alternatives like chlorine or ozone when selective oxidation, minimal residual toxicity, or compatibility with downstream processes is required, though its cost and handling requirements (strong oxidant) limit adoption to applications where its specific oxidation profile provides clear advantages.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.09444 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.729 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01290 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.578 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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