Description

Manganese Carbide CAS NO 12121-90-3 is an inorganic compound primarily used as a specialized additive in metallurgy and materials science. Its value lies in its ability to enhance the hardness and wear resistance of ferrous alloys, contributing to the production of high-performance steel components. This product is essential for manufacturers in the steel, foundry, and specialty alloy industries seeking to improve material durability and performance under demanding conditions.

Application

• Steel Alloying Agent: Used to introduce carbon and manganese into molten steel to improve hardness, tensile strength, and abrasion resistance.
• Wear-Resistant Cast Iron Production: A key additive in the manufacture of cast iron parts for mining, crushing, and heavy machinery where superior wear life is critical.
• Hardfacing and Welding Electrode Manufacturing: Incorporated into welding rod flux and hardfacing alloys to create durable, protective surface layers on industrial equipment.
• Specialty Alloy Development: Serves as a precursor or additive in the research and production of advanced manganese-based alloys and superalloys.
• Carbide Stabilizer: Functions as a carbide-forming element, helping to stabilize fine carbides within the metal matrix to prevent grain growth at high temperatures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Manganese Carbide
CAS No.	12121-90-3
Molecular Formula	Mn3C
Molecular Weight	176.83 g/mol
Synonyms	Trimanganese Carbide; Manganese(0) Carbide; Manganese Carbon Alloy; Cementite-type Manganese Carbide; Manganese Sesquicarbide; Mn3C; Manganese Carbide (Mn3C)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Manganese Carbide is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with industrial material specifications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing chemical composition, particle size distribution, and impurity levels. Our quality assurance system is designed to meet the rigorous demands of metallurgical applications, ensuring reliable performance in your production processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizers. The product is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity. Recommended storage temperature: 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder or lumps
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to Mn3C structure
Assay (Mn3C)	≥ 95.0 %
Manganese (Mn) Content	≥ 85.0 %
Carbon (C) Content	6.0 - 7.5 %
Particle Size (Custom)	As per customer requirement
Trace Metals (ICP)	Contact for details

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