Description

Manganese Silicate CAS NO 7759-00-4 is an inorganic compound primarily used as a key intermediate and additive in various industrial processes. Its primary value lies in its role as a source of manganese and silicon in metallurgical and ceramic applications, where it contributes to alloy strength and glaze formation. This product is essential for manufacturers in the steel, foundry, and specialty glass industries seeking to enhance material properties and process efficiency.

Application

• Steelmaking & Ferroalloy Production: Used as a manganese and silicon source in the production of manganese-silicon alloys and as a deoxidizer and desulfurizing agent in steel.
• Foundry & Casting: Acts as an inoculant and nodularizing agent in the production of ductile iron, improving graphite structure and mechanical properties.
• Ceramics & Glazes: Serves as a flux and colorant in ceramic glazes and frits, producing stable colors and influencing surface texture.
• Welding Electrode Coatings: Incorporated into flux coatings for arc welding electrodes to stabilize the arc and improve weld metal quality.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a precursor or catalyst in various inorganic synthesis processes.
• Agriculture (Micronutrient Fertilizers): Provides a slow-release source of essential manganese for correcting deficiencies in crops (specific grades required).

Basic Information

Product Name	Manganese Silicate
CAS No.	7759-00-4
Molecular Formula	MnSiO3
Molecular Weight	131.02 g/mol
Synonyms	Manganese Metasilicate; Manganese(II) Silicate; Silicic Acid, Manganese(2+) Salt (1:1); Rhodochrosite (synthetic); Manganese Monosilicate; Manganese Silicon Oxide
EINECS	231-824-4

Quality Control

Our Manganese Silicate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity levels is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage of sensitive grades, consider storage under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to maintain product integrity. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pink to reddish-brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as MnSiO3)	≥ 95.0 %
Manganese (Mn) Content	≥ 40.0 %
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) Content	≥ 45.0 %
Loss on Drying (105°C)	≤ 2.0 %
Particle Size (Passing 200 mesh)	≥ 90 %

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