Manganese carbonate is an inorganic compound, a carbonate of divalent manganese, with the chemical formula MnCO3. Soluble in dilute acid, insoluble in water and ethanol.

• Properties

Chemical formula : MnCO3

Appearance : light brown powder

Melting Point : 200 °C

Density : 3.12 g/cm3

Molecular Weight : 114.95

Solubility : insoluble in water

Application : enamel, paint, etc

• Manganese Carbonate Synonyms

Manganese(2+) carbonate, Manganese (2+) carbonate (1:1), Manganese(II) carbonate, Manganese(2+) carbonate, carbonic acid, manganese(2+) salt (1:1)

• Uses

It is a raw material for the manufacture of soft ferrite for telecommunication equipment, the synthesis of manganese dioxide and other manganese salts.

It is used as an oxidizer for desulfurization, a pigment for enamel, paint and varnish.

It is used as a fertilizer and feed additive. 

It is used in medicine, welding electrode accessories, etc.

It is used as a raw material for the production of ignited manganese metal.