potassium permanganate solution

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ktrezise
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potassium permanganate solution

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How does everyone dispose of waste solution???
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dime
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Re: potassium permanganate solution

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Probably down the sink.
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Ev
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Re: potassium permanganate solution

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Add sodium thiosulfate. Leave overnight. Filter. Put the MnO2 precipitate in the bin. Adjust the pH of the filtrate to between 4 and 9 then pour down the sink.

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RosalieM
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Re: potassium permanganate solution

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I keep if for next time.
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ktrezise
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Re: potassium permanganate solution

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that's great. Thanks
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