Manganese sulfate
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Description
A pale red, crystalline material that is used to dye textiles and as a colorant in paints, varnishes and glazes.
Synonyms and Related Terms
manganese sulphate (Br.); manganous sulfate
Hazards and Safety
- Toxic.
- Inhalation or ingestion of manganese can cause a nervous system disorder.
- Flinn Scientific: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol.
| Composition | MnSO4-4H2O |
|---|---|
| CAS | 7785-87-7 |
| Melting Point | 30 C |
| Density | 2.107 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 169.01 |
| Refractive Index | 1.508, 1.518, 1.522 |
Resources and Citations
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 5782
- CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, Robert Weast (ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, v. 61, 1980 Comment: ref. index=1.508, 1.518, 1.522