Manganese oxide
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Description
1) Manganese oxide is a general name for the various oxide forms of manganese: such as manganese oxide (MnO), manganese dioxide (MnO2), manganese sesquioxide (Mn2O3) and manganese tetroxide (Mn3O4).
2) Manganese oxide (MnO) is a bright green powder that can be oxidized to form dark purple to black manganese oxide compounds. It is used in textile printing and in glazes and glass colorants.
Synonyms and Related Terms
manganous oxide; manganese monoxide; manganic oxide; manganese tetroxide; manganese sesquioxide; CI 77727; manganomanganic oxide
Other Properties
Soluble in acids. Insoluble in water.
| Composition | MnO, Mn2O3, Mn3O4 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 1317-35-7 |
| Melting Point | 1650 |
| Density | 5.45 |
Hazards and Safety
Toxic. Inhalation or ingestion of manganese can cause a nervous system disorder.
Mallinckrodt Baker: MSDS
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Robert Fournier, Illustrated Dictionary of Practical Pottery, Chilton Book Company, Radnor, PA, 1992
- Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000