Manganese(II) sulfate 1AQ
General Product Information
| Article | Manganese(II) sulfate 1AQ |
| Synonyms | Manganese(II) sulfate monohydrate |
| CAS No. | 10034-96-5 |
| EEG No. | 025-003-00-4 |
| EINECS No. | 232-089-9 |
| IMO | Class 9 |
| Tariff Code | 2833298020 |
| UN No. | 3077 |
| VLG/ADR | Class 9, Packing Group III |
Description
Manganese sulfate is an inorganic compound used as a source of the essential trace element manganese. It is a light pink to light purple crystalline powder that is Highly soluble in water. Manganese sulfate is used in agriculture, battery production and various chemical processes.
Characteristics
- Odor: Odorless.
- Hygroscopic: –
- Color: Light pink to light purple.
- Grade: Technical.
- Solubility: Highly soluble in water.
- Shape: Crystalline powder.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Chemical Structure | MnSO4-H2O |
| Molar Weight | 169.01 g/mol |
| Melting Point | Approx. 700 °C (decomposes). |
| Boiling Point | – |
| Density | – |
| Refractive Index | – |
| pH | Approx. 4-6 (at 5% solution). |
Applications
Manganese sulfate is applied in various ways, for instance:
1. Chemical Industry
Used to produce other manganese salts, pigments and catalysts.
2. Agriculture
As a fertilizer (foliar feed and soil application) at manganese deficiencies in crops.
3. Batteries
Important component in the production of cathode material for lithium-ion batteries.
4. Water Treatment
Applications as an oxidizing agent in certain filtration processes.
5. Paint Industry
As a drying agent in alkyd paint and coating systems.
Interessing Links
- CAS Common Chemistry – Manganese sulfate monohydrate
- European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) – For chemical information and regulations.
- PubChem – Sulfuric acid, manganese(2) salt (1:1), hydrate – Chemical information by the National Library of Medicine of the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NIH-NCBI).
- Wikipedia – Manganese(II) sulfate