Manganese(II) carbonate

Manganese(II) carbonate
IUPAC name Manganese(II) carbonate
Identifiers
CAS number	598-62-9 Y
PubChem	11726
ChemSpider	11233 Y
UNII	9ZV57512ZM Y
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES [Mn+2].[O-]C([O-])=O
InChI InChI=1S/CH2O3.Mn/c2-1(3)4;/h(H2,2,3,4);/q;+2/p-2 Y Key: XMWCXZJXESXBBY-UHFFFAOYSA-L Y InChI=1/CH2O3.Mn/c2-1(3)4;/h(H2,2,3,4);/q;+2/p-2 Key: XMWCXZJXESXBBY-NUQVWONBAJ
Properties
Molecular formula	MnCO3
Molar mass	114.9469 g/mol
Appearance	brown solid
Density	3.70 g/cm3
Melting point	decomp. 200 °C
Solubility in water	negligible
Solubility product, Ksp	2.24 x 10-11
Refractive index (nD)	1.597 (589nm, 20°C)
Structure
Crystal structure	hexagonal-rhombohedral
Hazards
EU Index	Not listed
Flash point	Non-flammable
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Infobox references

Manganese carbonate is a compound with the chemical formula MnCO₃. Manganese carbonate occurs naturally as the mineral rhodochrosite. Approximately 20,000 metric tonnes were produced in 2005.^[1]

Production and uses

Treatment of aqueous solutions of manganese(II) salts with alkali metal carbonates leads to precipitation of this faintly pink solid. The carbonate is insoluble in water but, like most carbonates, hydrolyses upon treatment with acids to give water-soluble salts.

Manganese carbonate decomposes with release of carbon dioxide at 200 °C to give manganese(II) oxide:

MnCO₃ → MnO + CO₂

This method is sometimes employed in the production of manganese dioxide for dry-cell batteries and for ferrites.^[1]

Manganese carbonate is widely used as an additive to plant fertilizers to cure manganese deficient crops. It is also used in health foods, in ceramics as a glaze colorant and flux, and in concrete stains.^[2]

Toxicity

Manganese is essential for aerobic life and its compounds are not highly toxic. Manganese poisoning, also known as manganism, may be caused by long-term exposure to manganese dust or fumes.

See also

• Manganese deficiency (medicine)

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Arno H. Reidies "Manganese Compounds" Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology 2007; John Wiley
2. ^ "How To Stain Concrete with Manganese"