Managanese dioxide is commonly used for the manufacturing of glass, insulators, batteries and ceramics. It is a strong oxidizing agent that is also used in the production of zinc and aromatic chemicals, as well as water purification ans wastewater treatment industry. What are the raw materials used for manganese dioxide? And how are they formed? Let’s find out.
What is Manganese Dioxide?
Manganese dioxide is a chemical compound with the formula Mn02. It is widely used in different industries for its unique chemical and physical properties. It is found naturally in the form of mineral pyrolusite. Western Carbon & Chemicals is a leading managense oxide manufacturer in India, offering top-notch products. We provide manganese dioxide of different particle sizes tailored as per requirement with 30%, 40% and 65% Mn02 content.
What are the Raw Materials for Manganese Dioxide? How is it formed?
Manganese dioxide is primarily produced from the following raw materials:
- Manganese Ores – The main source of manganese dioxide is manganese ores like.
- Pyrolusite – This is the mineral of manganese dioxide that comprises 60 to 63% manganese.
- Cyptomelane – This is another manganese oxide mineral that contains potassium and is used with pyrolusite.
- Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide – EMD is a pure form of manganese dioxide that is formed by electrolysis of manganese sulphate solution that is derived from leaching manganese ores with sulfuric acid.
- Chemical Manganese Dioxide – CMD is formed by the chemical oxidation of manganese salt with a strong oxidizing agent.
These raw materials are processed and refined to produce manganese dioxide, a key component in various industries. As a trusted manganese dioxide supplier in India, Western Carbon & Chemicals has extensive knowledge of the characteristics of manganese dioxide sourced from high-quality mines. Our team’s expertise allows us to tailor this product to your unique requirements, delivering manganese dioxide in 30%, 40%, and 65% Mn02 content in granular and powder form. For orders or more details, contact us today.
