Description

Trimanganese Tetraoxide is a high-purity inorganic compound with the chemical formula Mn₃O₄, serving as a critical source of manganese for advanced industrial and technological applications. Its consistent quality and controlled particle morphology make it an essential precursor material for manufacturers requiring reliable performance in demanding processes. This product is primarily utilized in the electronics, ceramics, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors, where precise material properties are paramount.

Application

• Electronic Ceramics & Ferrites: A key raw material for producing soft ferrites used in transformers, inductors, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) suppression components.
• Catalyst Manufacturing: Employed as a catalyst precursor or active component in oxidation reactions and for the removal of pollutants in automotive and industrial exhaust systems.
• Specialty Glass & Pigments: Imparts specific colors (black, brown) and UV-blocking properties to glass, ceramics, and industrial pigments.
• Lithium-Ion Battery Cathodes: Investigated and used as a precursor material for the synthesis of lithium manganese oxide (LMO) and other advanced cathode materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for the production of other high-purity manganese salts and compounds.
• Welding Electrode Coatings: Used in the flux coatings of welding rods to improve arc stability and weld metal properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trimanganese Tetraoxide
CAS No.	1317-35-7
Molecular Formula	Mn₃O₄
Molecular Weight	228.81 g/mol
Synonyms	Manganese(II,III) Oxide; Manganous Manganic Oxide; Trimanganese Tetroxide; Manganese Oxide (Mn₃O₄); Manganese Tetraoxide; Hausmannite; Red Manganese Oxide; Black Manganese Oxide; Manganese Oxide Black
EINECS	215-266-5

Quality Control

Our Trimanganese Tetraoxide is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, particle size, and chemical composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and carbon dioxide.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brownish-black powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Mn₃O₄)	≥ 99.0%
Manganese (Mn) Content	≥ 71.5%
Particle Size (D50)	1.0 - 5.0 µm (or as specified)
Loss on Drying (105°C)	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.02%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.