Why do we add KMnO4 during distillation of water?

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Joachim Pimiskern

Never heard of it. KMnO4 is often delivered

as part of survival kits and used to disinfect water.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potassium_permanganate#Water_treatment_and_disinfection

Regards,

Joachim

Jeremiah Odhek Masime

To remove traces of organic contaminants, including surfactants from distillation, the water is boiled, adding to it an oxidizer – potassium permanganate.

Hatem Maraqah

In order to remove minerals and any contaminants from organic materials

Adity Bose

water contains many dissolved organic materials...KMnO4 is used to oxidize them to CO2 mainly