Potassium permanganate is a common chemical compound that combines manganese oxide ore with potassium hydroxide. It’s used to treat fungal infections of the skin like infected eczema and athlete’s ...

Fireworks usually include gunpowder, but a hobbyist has made this rather impressive bang using potassium permanganate in lieu of the more traditional ingredient. Permanganate is a purple crystal which ...

Residents who have noticed a pink-ish hue to their water are being told the water is safe by borough officials. The pink color is caused by the chemical used to remove excess iron and manganese from ...