Description

Manganese Nitride CAS NO 12646-17-2 is an inorganic compound primarily valued for its role as a specialized nitrogen source and alloying agent. Its controlled reactivity makes it a critical precursor in advanced materials synthesis and metallurgical processes. This product is essential for manufacturers in the ceramics, specialty steel, and electronic materials industries seeking to enhance material properties through nitridation.

Application

• Nitriding Agent in Ceramics: Used in the production of advanced structural and functional ceramics, such as silicon nitride composites, to improve hardness and thermal stability.
• Alloy Additive: Serves as a nitrogen-strengthening additive in specialty steel and non-ferrous alloys to enhance wear resistance and mechanical properties.
• Precursor for Thin Films: Employed in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and physical vapor deposition (PVD) processes to deposit manganese nitride coatings for electronic and optical applications.
• Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a precursor or dopant in the synthesis of catalysts for ammonia synthesis or decomposition reactions.
• Battery Material Research: Investigated as a potential anode or cathode material component in next-generation lithium-ion and solid-state batteries.
• Gettering Material: Utilized in high-vacuum systems and semiconductor manufacturing to absorb residual gases due to its reactivity.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Manganese Nitride
CAS No.	12646-17-2
Molecular Formula	MnxNy (Typically Mn3N2)
Molecular Weight	Varies by stoichiometry (e.g., Mn3N2 ~ 176.81 g/mol)
Synonyms	Manganese(III) Nitride; Dimanganese Trinitride; Manganese Nitride (Mn3N2); Manganese Sesquinitride; Nitrogen Manganese Compound; Nitridomanganese; Manganese-Nitrogen Alloy
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Manganese Nitride is produced under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase identification and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, nitrogen content, and metallic impurities is provided with each shipment to meet stringent industrial and research requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). Minimize exposure to air and moisture during handling to preserve product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to standard pattern for Mn3N2
Assay (Mn content)	≥ 90%
Nitrogen (N) Content	10 - 12%
Particle Size (D50)	< 10 µm
Moisture Content	< 0.5%
Trace Metals (ICP)	Contact for details

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