Manganese Monoxide (MnO)-Powder

Characteristic

Manganese(II) oxide is an inorganic compound with chemical formula MnO. It forms green crystals. The compound is produced on a large scale as a component of fertilizers and food additives.

Chemical formula：MnO

Molar mass：70.9374 g/mol

Appearance：green crystals or powder

Density：5.43 g/cm³

Melting point：1,945 °C (3,533 °F; 2,218 K)

Solubility in water：insoluble

Solubility：soluble in acid

Magnetic susceptibility (χ)：+4850.0·10⁻⁶ cm³/mol

Refractive index (nD)：2.16

Crystal structure：Halite (cubic), cF8

Application

Used as raw materials for the production of ferrite, desiccants for paints and varnishes, catalysts for the manufacture of pentanol, feed auxiliaries, trace element fertilizers.Also used in medicine, smelting, welding, fabric reduction printing and dyeing, glass coloring, oil bleaching, ceramics and dry battery manufacturing.

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