First published at 21:27 UTC on May 9th, 2021.
Manganese Heptoxide - Mn2O7
By combining sulfuric acid (drain cleaner) and potassium permanganate (filter regenerative substrate), manganese heptoxide is formed.
DO NOT TRY THIS (AT HOME)!
MANGANESE HEPTOXIDE IS TOXIC.
MANGANESE HEPTOXIDE IS EXPL…
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Manganese Heptoxide - Mn2O7
By combining sulfuric acid (drain cleaner) and potassium permanganate (filter regenerative substrate), manganese heptoxide is formed.
DO NOT TRY THIS (AT HOME)!
MANGANESE HEPTOXIDE IS TOXIC.
MANGANESE HEPTOXIDE IS EXPLOSIVE.
Mn2O7 GOES OFF WITH A SINGLE DROP OF ORGANIC SOLVENT.
ANY ORGANIC MATERIAL THAT COMES INTO CONTACT WITH Mn2O7 WILL IGNITE, INCLUDING YOU, PAPER, COTTON, THE CARPET, THE DRAPES, ETC.
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL OR EXCESS Mn2O7 GENERATION:
IMMEDIATELY WASH ANY MANGANESE HEPTOXIDE AND SURROUNDING AREA WITH WATER.
THIS WILL DESTROY THE MANGANESE HEPTOXIDE, AND FORM PERMANGANIC ACID.
DO NOT WASH THIS DOWN THE DRAIN!
NEUTRALIZE WITH SODIUM (BI)CARBONATE.
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