Will Potassium Permanganate Lower PH?
Potassium permanganate is a reagent that precipitates, dissolves, oxidizes, reduces or colors biological tissue indicating a change between acidity and alkalinity. Large quantities of magnesium are found in feces. Potassium permanganate is used in drinking water to remove iron and magnesium. Potassium creates acid as it oxidizes iron and magnesium, which changes the pH of the drinking water. Potassium permanganate oxidizes quickly and kills bacteria, fungi, viruses and algae.