Product Name
Manganese(II) oxide
Category
3D Printing Materials; Phosphors - Phosphor Materials
Description
DryPowder; DryPowder, OtherSolid; DryPowder, PelletsLargeCrystals; OtherSolid; PelletsLargeCrystals
Molecular Weight
70.937g/mol
InChI Key
VASIZKWUTCETSD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Solubility
Sol in acid; insol in water
Application
Manganese(II) oxide, a grass green powder, serves versatile purposes in various industries. Produced by roasting MnO₂ ores in a reducing atmosphere, such as with methane, this compound is extensively utilized for its properties as a basic oxide. It finds critical applications in textile printing, ceramics, and paints, where it functions effectively as a pigment and enhances the quality and durability of the final products. Additionally, manganese(II) oxide interacts with acids to form manganese(II) salts, showcasing its reactivity and potential for further industrial processing. When exposed to air or oxygen, it transforms into higher oxides, offering additional functionalities for industrial applications.
Color/Form
Green cubic crystals or powder
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
1
MeSH Entry Terms
hausmannite;manganese monoxide;manganese oxide;manganese oxide, hydrate;manganomanganic oxide;manganous-manganic oxide;Mn3O4
Monoisotopic Mass
70.932958g/mol
Other Experimental
The diffusion coefficient of manganous oxide in air was found to be 10.8 + or - 0.3 cm sq/min at 22-23 °C, which compares favorably with a theoretical estimate.;Reacts at varying rates with oxygen, thereby forming manganese(II,III) oxide.
Refractive Index
INDEX OF REFRACTION: 2.16