<![CDATA[This research aims to increase the effectiveness of adding Potassium Permanganate (KMnO4) as an oxidizer in the process of making bamboo charcoal briquettes. The research methodology includes several stages, starting from preparing bamboo waste raw materials, the carbonization process to produce charcoal, to printing briquettes with varying concentrations of KMnO4 (0, 5, 7.5 and 10%). Tests carried out include analysis of heating value, combustion rate, density, air content, compressive strength, ignition duration and ash content to determine the physical and chemical characteristics of the briquettes. The results showed that the addition of KMnO4 had a significant effect on the parameters tested. A KMnO4 concentration of 10% speeds up the ignition time of briquettes significantly to 15 seconds, but results in a decrease in the highest heating value from 5382 cal/g (at 0%) to 5131 cal/g and an increase in the highest ash content to 16.7 g. Treatment with a concentration of 5% showed the most optimal compressive strength value. The use of KMnO4 is effective in accelerating initial ignition but can reduce several other essential qualities such as heating value and ash content. Determining the right concentration is crucial to producing briquettes with balanced performance.]]>
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