Description

Manganese Sulfide CAS NO 18820-29-6 is an inorganic compound primarily used as a specialized additive and precursor material in advanced industrial processes. Its value lies in providing a source of both manganese and sulfur ions, which are critical for modifying material properties in metallurgy and ceramics. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in sectors such as steel production, battery material research, and the synthesis of specialty inorganic pigments.

Application

• Steel and Alloy Production: Used as a sulfiding agent and manganese additive to control the inclusion morphology and improve machinability in free-cutting steels.
• Solid-State Battery Research: Investigated as a potential precursor or electrode material component for next-generation energy storage systems due to its ionic conductivity properties.
• Inorganic Pigment Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for producing certain manganese-based ceramic pigments and colorants.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Employed as a precursor for depositing thin films of manganese sulfide or related semiconductor materials in electronic applications.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used in academic and industrial research as a source of sulfide ions or for studying the properties of transition metal chalcogenides.
• Lubricant Additive: Functions as a solid lubricant or an additive in high-temperature lubricating formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Manganese Sulfide
CAS No.	18820-29-6
Molecular Formula	MnS
Molecular Weight	87.00 g/mol
Synonyms	Manganese(II) sulfide; Manganese monosulfide; Manganous sulfide; Alabandite (mineral form); Manganese sulfide (MnS); Manganese(2+) sulfide; Manganese sulphide
EINECS	242-599-3

Quality Control

Our Manganese Sulfide is produced and handled under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis to verify key parameters such as chemical identity, purity, and particle size distribution where applicable. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing the specific test results are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under conditions that minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green to brown powder or lumps
Identification (XRD/IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (MnS)	≥ 95.0 %
Manganese (Mn) Content	Contact for details
Sulfur (S) Content	Contact for details
Particle Size (Typical)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %

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