Manganese Sulfate
MnSO₄, Manganous Sulfate
- CAS
- 7785-87-7
- EC
- 232-089-9
- Sectors
- Agriculture, Animal Nutrition
Manganese Sulfate (CAS 7785-87-7) is a manganese salt that serves as a primary source of manganese for agriculture and industry, appears as translucent, pale-rose-red crystalline prisms, and is used in fertilizers and animal feed to correct manganese deficiency, in metal surface treatment, ceramics and battery cathode production. It serves as a primary source of manganese for industrial and agricultural applications.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | H2O4S.Mn |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 151 g/mol |
| Appearance | Translucent, pale-rose-red, efflorescent prisms. Soluble in water; insoluble in alcohol. |
| Form | white orthorhombic crystals |
| Color | white orthorhombic crystals, crystalline |
| Melting point | 700 °C |
| Boiling point | decomposes at 850°C [HAW93] |
| Density | 3.25 g/cm³ |
| GHS signal word | Danger · Corrosive, Irritant / harmful, Health hazard, Environmental hazard |
| Grades available | Technical Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Manganese Sulfate
Applications
Used in fertilizers and animal feed to correct manganese deficiency, supporting enzyme activity and chlorophyll synthesis. In industry, it functions in metal surface treatment, ceramics, and battery cathode production. Pharmaceutical uses include mineral supplementation.
Safety & Risks
Low toxicity but avoid inhalation of dust or prolonged exposure to prevent metal accumulation. Handle with gloves and respiratory protection.
Packaging
Supplied in 25 kg woven bags or 1,000 kg bulk sacks. Store cool, dry, and sealed.