Manganese Chloride 4H2O

Manganese Chloride 4H20

Manganese chloride 4H₂O It is the most common form of manganese chloride and readily absorbs moisture from the air and is highly soluble in water.

Chemical Formula: MnCl₂·4H₂O

CAS Number: 13446-34-9

Grade: ACS, USP, FCC

Appearance: Pink, crystalline solid.

Uses:

• Fertilizer: It is added to fertilizers to address manganese deficiency in crops, promoting healthy growth and yield.

• Dyeing and printing: Acts as a mordant to fix dyes onto fabrics.

• Electrolytes: Utilized in chemical processes of specific battery applications.

• Desiccants: It is used to remove moisture from the air due to its hygroscopic nature of attracting moisture.

• Precursor: Acts as a starting material for producing other important manganese compounds like manganese dioxide used in batteries and pigments.

Industries and Common Applications:

• Chemical industry: Primarily used as a precursor for various other manganese compounds with diverse applications.

• Textile industry:  It is used as a mordant in specific dyeing and printing processes.

• Other industries: Limited use in specific applications like desiccation and niche chemical reactions.