Manganese carbonate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula MnCO3, which exists in nature in the form of rhombosite. Global production in 2005 was about 20,000 tons.
Name | Manganese carbonate | EINECS | 209-942-9 |
CAS No. | 598-62-9 | Density | 3.70 g/cm3 |
PSA | 63.19000 | LogP | -2.44700 |
Solubility | insoluble in water | Melting Point | decomp. 200 °C
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Formula | MnCO3 | Boiling Point | 333.6 °C at 760 mmHg |
Molecular Weight | 114.95 | Flash Point | 169.8 °C |
Transport Information | N/A | Appearance | Brown powder |
Appearance and properties: brown powder
Density: 3.12g /mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 333.6ºC at 760 mmHg
Melting point: 350°C (dec.)
Flash point: 169.8ºC
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong acids, strong oxidizing agents. May be moisture senstive.
Storage conditions: Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in use.
Usage:
Widely used as desulfurization catalyst, enamel pigment, manganese salt raw materials, also used in fertilizer, medicine, feed additives, welding electrode accessories, etc., is the manufacture of telecommunications equipment soft magnetic ferrite, synthetic manganese dioxide and other manganese salt raw materials. Used as a catalyst for desulfurization, pigment for enamels, coatings and varnishes. Also used as fertilizer and feed additive. Used in medicine, welding electrode accessories, etc., as a raw material for the production of electrolytic metal manganese.