Manganese dioxide is a black or brownish-black amorphous powder / orthorhombic crystal, odorless, stable at room temperature, with strong oxidizing properties, and it is the main component of pyrolusite in nature.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Molecular FormulaMnO2
Density:5.0g/cm³g/cm³
Boiling Point:
Solubility:
Insoluble in water, acetone, nitric acid and concentrated sulfuric acid; soluble in hydrochloric acid with release of chlorine gas.
Molecular Weight:86.9g/mol
Flash Point:
Melting Point:535℃
Uses
1. Battery industry: Cathode material for alkaline batteries and zinc-manganese dry batteries, serving as a core energy storage medium.
2. Catalyst: Used as a catalyst in organic synthesis, hydrogen peroxide decomposition and waste gas treatment.
3. Glass / Ceramics: Decolorizer and colorant, removing ferrous ion impurities.
4. Metallurgy: Oxidant for steel smelting to improve the purity of molten steel.
5. Others: Oxidant, rust remover, desiccant, and raw material for manganese salt preparation.
Safety, Security & Risk
Chemical Hazards
Decomposes above 553 °C, forming manganese(III) oxide and oxygen, which increases fire risk. This substance is a strong oxidizer. It reacts violently with combustible materials and reducing substances, presenting fire and explosion hazards. It reacts with aluminum upon heating.