Why kmno4 is strong oxidizing agent Videos

• 1. Potassium Permanganate w/ Glycerin Drop
• 2. Glycerine and KMnO4
• 3. Elephant Toothpaste. Potassium permanganate + Hydrogen peroxide = Foamy Chemical Reaction
• 4. Elementary Productions: Oxidation of Glycerol by KMnO4
• 5. Episode 5: Potassium Permanganate (KMnO4)
• 6. EXPLOSION OF COLORS. KMnO4
• 7. Glycerin - Permanganate Torch
• 8. Oxidation of Glycerin by Potassium Permanganate
• 9. Permanganate and Glycerin = FIRE!

Potassium Permanganate w/ Glycerin Drop

User Comments

chemcamtv commented on 13 May 2013

0:26 is the start.

Glycerine and KMnO4

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ProfFEricK commented on 30 Dec 2006

Thank you for your question. I have also tried that yesterday using the glycerine bottle, the fire can still be observed inside the bottle and the bottle burst finally, so I think the reaction can still occur in sealed condition. Though as that video was not very good I did not put it here.

ProfFEricK commented on 09 Mar 2007

I did not make the glycerine, it is often sold as emollient. It should available at most drug stores. Potassium permanganate is just a water cleaning agent, I also buy that from drug stores. For your question, I am sorry to say that I really don't know, but I may try that..

ProfFEricK commented on 30 Dec 2006

I used nearly 1 hr to clean up the mess, LOL! KMnO4 is potassium permaganate while glycerine (also called as glycerin, glycerol) is 1,2,3-propanol. These two stuff undergo vigorous exothermic reaction to give out the fire.

Youbottube commented on 10 Jun 2007

potassium permanganate is hard to find in america, our government cracks down on stuff like that and ammounim nitrate. Because all one would have to do is mix them with fuel and they have a bomb.

donnaboo17 commented on 31 Dec 2006

Might want to explain more so you can keep our attention. Unless you often watch or look at things you have no idea what they are. Then keep it as it is. By all means

ProfFEricK commented on 09 Mar 2009

It should be from my camera. I have that sound in all of my videos, and I don't know why(no, that's not image stabilizer, my camera is not that up-to-date).

jolucky25 commented on 15 Jul 2007

someone prolly flagged it because they think their kids will try it and hurt themselves. can't stand overprotective parents that r that stupid.

Ross H commented on 25 Nov 2009

@ProfFEricK it's the auto-focus. did that on my old Nikon. try settings and put it on single focus (it focuses at the start of the vid only)

sz42781 commented on 26 Sep 2007

take apart about 8 or so tylynol capsuls apart fillem up with permaganate, fill a pipe with glyceren and put endcaps on it then run

ProfFEricK commented on 27 Nov 2009

@Ross123Hooper Thanks for your suggestion, I will try that out next time when make my next video. I think you are right anyway.

TakronRust commented on 08 Mar 2007

A user who saw it, most likely a parent or something flagged it by clicking the flag as inappropriate button under your video.

ShalafiStudios commented on 16 Feb 2008

Cookie! Thanks for that, I may use that reaction as a Thermite igniter, it should be hot enough...

ProfFEricK commented on 27 Apr 2010

@Bboycone as stated above(or maybe below), I bought them from the drug store as a water sanitizer

kyubi890 commented on 07 Feb 2008

how would you make glycerin if any one knows please tell me thx xD

ShalafiStudios commented on 16 Feb 2008

Or the supermarkets... they have it their baking aisles usually...

ProfFEricK commented on 31 Dec 2006

Can anybody tell me why this video is flagged as "inappropriate"?

ProfFEricK commented on 31 Dec 2006

Descriptions amended, sorry for giving unclear descriptions.

tittytwister5251 commented on 11 Feb 2008

go to boots and get some... its for ear aches and stuff

ProfFEricK commented on 15 Feb 2007

Some of them is from there, but not "exact" copy.

guitarhero1248 commented on 30 Dec 2006

Now look at the mess you have to clean up. :-|

unloose commented on 30 Dec 2006

what are the two substances in plain English?

kadir lastname commented on 23 Apr 2007

Very cool and witch fag flaged this vido D_D

cobra6freak commented on 17 Mar 2009

now that's a smokebomb XD nice reaction

xxMadBomberxx commented on 09 Nov 2009

Nice... What the hell is that noise?

Brentaubrey commented on 30 Dec 2006

Hmmm; smells fishy... (Get it?)

bigchaiz commented on 09 Mar 2009

whats with the tapping sound?

ProfFEricK commented on 25 Mar 2009

I am glad you like it.

super240986 commented on 30 Dec 2006

ur a chemistry nerd.

Kenny kenwud commented on 30 Dec 2006

tahts fuckin tight

Elephant Toothpaste. Potassium permanganate + Hydrogen peroxide = Foamy Chemical Reaction

User Comments

Lifehacker & Experimenter commented on 02 Nov 2015

Use gloves! Do not touch! Conduct experiment only with adults! Be careful!

Miguel Pinxt commented on 02 Nov 2015

Nice!

Elementary Productions: Oxidation of Glycerol by KMnO4

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mabakken commented on 21 Mar 2008

Hi, Potassium Permanganate is not dangerous, per se, but will stain your skin if exposed. I dispose of the waste product by dissolving it in water, and adding sodium metabisulfite to reduce it to manganese 2+ ions (colorless). This I flush down the drain with plenty of water.

mabakken commented on 29 May 2008

I made it once, and it scared me...really. The energy realeased during detonation is simply too much for me to handle. I do not have the necessary protective equipment either. I'm gonna have to say sorry on this one :)

mabakken commented on 07 Jun 2008

If a large amount of KMnO4 is added to a small amount of Glycerin, it will probably work, but ignition is more "guaranteed" if the Glycerin is added to the KMnO4 :)

Bernler75 commented on 28 May 2008

Can't you do a video of Nitro Glycerine? I would like to watch that:P I know it's highly explosive, but if you are careful it might work:P (a)

PyroErlend commented on 30 Sep 2008

Is there any clever way to separate the manganese dioxide and potassium manganate?

Kuwaiti55 commented on 14 Aug 2009

it will start work - faster - if you add just 1-2 drop of water (after Glycerol).

cchj768 commented on 06 Feb 2010

It must be hard have to wash that stuff after experiments.

FireCapsules commented on 23 Jun 2009

I had no idea it burned so hot! Great demo!!

PaoPaoM commented on 16 May 2011

Can blue flame reach 1000 deg Celsius?

AnorexicSnorlax commented on 15 Aug 2009

that is what happens in the reaction

mewrox99 commented on 27 Mar 2009

Carbon Dioxide and Water

Episode 5: Potassium Permanganate (KMnO4)

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mewrox99 commented on 28 Nov 2010

@labmaster49 Just trying to be more scientific, as there many sorts of sugars, like fruit sugar (fructose) or blood sugar (glucose)

mewrox99 commented on 08 Nov 2011

@99Chemicals Tripod is one word haha, future videos are going to be done properly with a tripod

mewrox99 commented on 24 Sep 2010

@BogMonkey53 Maybe the secondary OH groups in the molocule get oxidized to ketones?

antiswattt3 commented on 30 Sep 2012

wonder what a whole fridge with chemical formulas on would look like.. o.O

PS2djX ア沢anメe 㐅ene沢aアロ沢 commented on 12 Jan 2013

sounds like cosmic gate -exploration of the space watch?v=vzpk3tMDCtg

labmaster49 commented on 28 Nov 2010

Can't you just say sugar? Or are you just being scientific?

mewrox99 commented on 24 Sep 2010

@BogMonkey53 I'm pretty sure saccharic acid but not 100%

dollar b commented on 17 Apr 2012

this makes me go wanna play with some chemicals.

viniciusxp100 commented on 05 Jan 2012

of aid? as sodium hydroxide and sucrose?

eaglewatch99 commented on 18 May 2011

@megafeltch at a pharmacy or what?

ItsNotShake commented on 21 May 2011

@mewrox99 or your type fagtose

mewrox99 commented on 26 May 2011

@ItsNotShake Cool story bro

99Chemicals commented on 08 Nov 2011

2 words "Tri Pod"

killeroftheshadows96 commented on 12 Jul 2012

your douche-toast

I don't know commented on 12 Jul 2010

THAT'S CRAZY!@

EXPLOSION OF COLORS. KMnO4

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ulsterster commented on 13 Sep 2013

no one even listening to the poor guy and he doesnt seem to care

Glycerin - Permanganate Torch

Oxidation of Glycerin by Potassium Permanganate

Permanganate and Glycerin = FIRE!

User Comments

duf101101 commented on 22 Jul 2012

What would happen if someone used this camping, to start a fire, especially in a survival situation. A great ideal of course. But what if everything was soaking wet. Would the hygroscopic nature of glycerin still work???? Soak the Potassium permangante in water THEN drop in glycerin. Would it work?????

duf101101 commented on 22 Jul 2012

What if someone use this in a survival situation but the Potassium permangante was wet. Would the hygroscopic nature of the glycerin prevent the reaction?????