Manganese Sulphate

MANGANESE SULPHATE

Manganese Sulphate is an inorganic chemical compound found in anhydrous and hydrated forms but is a very rare natural mineral. The difference in these forms is of color and some of the properties. All hydrates of this manganese molecular entity are pink-colored solids. These salts are often available in mono, Hexa, tetra, Penta, and Hepta hydrated forms. This is a metal sulphate of manganese with some chronic hazards.

Manganese Sulphate appears as orthogonal crystals when it is anhydrous but has a monoclinic crystal structure in hydrated forms. Anhydrous forms are white crystals. It is a toxic substance. On decomposition, it emits toxic fumes of sulphur oxides. It is slightly soluble in methanol but not soluble in ethanol and ether. This water soluble compound is harmful if swallowed. Like other metal sulphates it also forms a variety of hydrates. Manganese Sulphate is probably a combustible compound.

USES AND APPLICATIONS FOR Manganese Sulphate

• These materials are used in dry-cell batteries.
• Manganese sulfate undergoes an electrolysis process to produce manganese.
• It is used in pesticides and has various uses in agriculture industries.
• It serves in dyeing, red glazes on porcelain, boiling oils for varnishes.
• It works as starting material for electrolytic manganese metal and other manganese compounds such as manganese carbonate, manganese soaps, and certain inorganic pigments.
• It is used in textile printing and glass-making procedures.
• It is utilized in animal feeds and garden care products.
• It is used primarily as livestock supplement manganese deficient soils.
• It functions in some fungicides, glazes, and varnishes.