Manganese Carbonate CAS 598-62-9

Physical & Chemical Properties

To ensure this grade matches your technical requirements, please review the standard specifications below.

Key Application Fields

Manganese Carbonate is valued because it is a stable, non-hygroscopic source of manganese that reacts cleanly in acidic environments.

1. Magnetic Materials (Ferrites) This is one of the most critical applications. High-purity Manganese Carbonate is a key ingredient in the production of Soft Magnetic Ferrites (Mn-Zn ferrites). These components are essential for transformers, inductors, and power supply units in the electronics industry. Our product’s low impurity profile ensures optimal magnetic permeability.

2. Agriculture and Animal Feed Manganese is a vital micronutrient.

• Fertilizers: It is used to cure manganese deficiency in crops (often seen as yellowing leaves), particularly in soil with high pH.
• Feed Additive: It serves as a nutritional supplement for livestock to support bone development and enzyme function.

3. Ceramics and Glass

• Glazes: In pottery and tile manufacturing, it acts as a colorant. Depending on the firing atmosphere and other ingredients, it can produce reddish-browns, blacks, or purples.
• Porcelain: It is used to minimize the “iron spotting” effect, ensuring a cleaner finish.

4. Chemical Intermediate It is the preferred starting material for manufacturing other manganese salts (like Manganese Nitrate or Manganese Gluconate) because it dissolves in acid without introducing sulfate or chloride ions, releasing only carbon dioxide.

Why Sourcing the Right Grade Matters

Not all Manganese Carbonate is suitable for all applications.

• For Electronics: You need low silica and low sodium levels.
• For Agriculture: You need strict control over heavy metals like Lead (Pb) and Arsenic (As).

We supply grades that are tailored to these specific needs, ensuring you don’t pay for purity you don’t need, or risk using a low-grade product in a sensitive application.

Safety and Precautionary Measures

While Manganese Carbonate is stable, it should be handled with standard industrial hygiene practices.

• Dust Control: Long-term inhalation of high concentrations of manganese dust can be harmful to the nervous system. Local exhaust ventilation is highly recommended in mixing areas.
• PPE: Operators should wear dust masks (N95), safety goggles, and gloves to prevent irritation.
• Incompatibility: Avoid contact with strong acids unless part of the controlled reaction process, as this will generate carbon dioxide gas rapidly.

Storage and Stability

One of the benefits of Manganese Carbonate over other manganese salts (like the sulfate form) is that it is not highly hygroscopic (it doesn’t absorb water easily).

• Environment: Store in a cool, ventilated, and dry warehouse.
• Separation: Keep away from acids to prevent accidental reaction.
• Packaging: Keep containers (bags or drums) tightly closed to prevent dust contamination.
• Shelf Life: It is chemically stable and has a long shelf life (2+ years) if stored correctly.