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What is Manganese Dioxide?

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Manganese dioxide (Mn02) is a highly versatile compound that is used for water treatment, water softening, iron removal, and other industrial manufacturing processes. Manganese dioxide is an indispensable organic compound for diverse applications across different sectors.

What is Manganese Dioxide?

Manganese Dioxide Chemical Formula: Mn02Manganese dioxide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Mn02. It is a black or brown-coloured material that naturally occurs as mineral pyrolusite. It is extensively used in different industries for its unique physical and chemical properties. Manganese dioxide is primarily used in groundwater applications. It effectively removes hydrogen sulfide, manganese radium, iron, and arsenic from water.

Western Carbon & Chemicals is a top manganese dioxide manufacturer in India, offering a wide range of manganese dioxide in grades 30, 40, and 65. We can also customize the mesh size and grade according to the client’s specific needs.

Chemical Properties of Manganese Dioxide

Property Value
Chemical Formula MnO2
Molecular weight 86.9368 g/ml
Melting point 5350C
Valency 4
Density 5.026g/cm3
Appearance Brown-black
Solubility in water Insoluble

 

What are the Uses of Managese Dioxide?

It finds application in different industries for its excellent chemical and physical properties. The following are the main uses of manganese dioxide.

Application of Manganese Dioxide

  • Oxidizing Agent:One of the main uses of manganese dioxide is oxidizing agent. It oxidizes different chemicals and compounds that are essential in the production of batteries. Manganese dioxide is used as a depolarizer in dry-cell batteries to convert gas into water and generate energy.
  • Catalyst: It is one of the most powerful catalysts for water treatment. It acts as a filtration agent for water. The catalyst reaction by manganese dioxide during the chemical oxidation reduction process helps to remove arsenic, iron, and radium.
  • Production of Ceramic Materials: They are used as a colouring agent to add brown and black pigments to ceramic glazes. They are also used in manufacturing clay to enhance strength and durability.
  • Decolouring Agent:Manganese dioxide is used as the decolouring agent in glass production and an oxidizing agent in a chemical agent.
  • Steel Production:It is used in the production of steel and other alloys. Mn02 is added to iron during the manufacturing process to remove impurities and improve the quality of the end product.

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Western Carbon & Chemicals is a leading manganese dioxide manufacturer in USA offering Mn02 in regent, technical, and oxidization grades available in black granular form. We accept bulk orders in India and across the globe. For more details about our chemicals and compounds, call us

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