Redox titrations involve the oxidation-reduction reaction between an analyte solution and titrant. For example, a permanganometric titration can be used to estimate hydrogen peroxide or ferrous iron by titrating with potassium permanganate, a powerful oxidizer in acidic solutions. At the endpoint, the intensely colored permanganate ion is reduced to colorless manganese ions. An indicator is sometimes needed if the redox ion does not produce a color change at the endpoint. Common redox titrations involve permanganate or dichromate ions as oxidizing agents.