Description
  • Chemical Name
    Potassium Permanganate
  • Normality
    0.05 N
  • Concentration
    0.04975–0.05025 mol/L
  • Form
    Liquid Volumetric Solution
  • Package Size
    3.8 Liter

Description

What is Lab Pro Potassium Permanganate 0.05 N?

Lab Pro Potassium Permanganate 0.05 N is a liquid volumetric solution with an amount-of-substance concentration of 0.04975–0.05025 mol/L. The concentration is determined by volumetric titration and refers to 20 °C.

This solution:

  • Has a defined concentration with stated measurement uncertainty
  • Is analyzed by an accredited calibration laboratory according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025
  • Expresses uncertainty as expanded measurement uncertainty with a coverage factor k = 2, corresponding to a 95% confidence level

Key Features

  • Potassium permanganate volumetric solution
  • 0.05 N concentration
  • Amount-of-substance concentration: 0.04975–0.05025 mol/L
  • Measurement uncertainty: ±0.00015 mol/L

Common Applications

  • Staining basic proteins on ultrathin sections in transmission electron microscopy
  • Core-satellite surface imprinting polymer-based solid-phase extraction
  • Colorimetric determination applications

Packaging Details

  • Packaged In: 3.8 liter container
  • Includes: Single unit

Legal & Safety Notice

The titer is a correction factor used to account for variations in volumetric solutions, titration equipment, temperature, and laboratory conditions. For accurate titration results, it is recommended to determine the titer with laboratory-specific equipment directly after opening a new bottle and at regular intervals.

Standards and Certifications

  • Lab Pro CofA
  • Lab Pro SDS
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Properties

Chemical Name Potassium Permanganate
Form Liquid
Normality 0.05 N
Amount-of-Substance Concentration 0.04975–0.05025 mol/L
Measurement Uncertainty ±0.00015 mol/L
Reference Temperature 20 °C


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FAQs

What is potassium permanganate 0.05 N used for?

Potassium permanganate 0.05 N is used in analytical and research applications that require a precisely standardized oxidizing solution. Common uses include colorimetric determinations, specialized staining procedures, and analytical workflows where controlled oxidation and defined concentration are critical for reliable results.

What does a 0.05 N concentration mean?

A 0.05 N concentration indicates the solution contains 0.05 equivalents of potassium permanganate per liter. This normality is carefully defined to support quantitative analytical work, allowing accurate calculations and reproducible outcomes in titrations and other measurement-sensitive applications.

How accurate is this volumetric solution?

This solution has an amount-of-substance concentration between 0.04975 and 0.05025 mol/L, with a measurement uncertainty of ±0.00015 mol/L at 20 °C. It is analyzed by an accredited laboratory under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025, supporting high analytical confidence.

Is this potassium permanganate solution ready to use?

Yes, the solution is supplied as a prepared volumetric standard. It eliminates the need for in-house preparation and reduces variability, making it suitable for laboratories that require consistent concentration and documented uncertainty for analytical and research workflows.

How should potassium permanganate 0.05 N be handled and maintained?

Store the solution tightly sealed at room temperature and protect it from contamination and light exposure. For best accuracy, determine the titer using your laboratory’s equipment after opening and at regular intervals, as recommended for volumetric analytical solutions.