Manganese Powder (Mn, Purity: 99%, APS: 40-50µm)

Manganese Powder

Manganese powder is a fine particulate form of manganese, a transition metal with the chemical symbol Mn and atomic number 25. Manganese is known for its hard, brittle nature and is commonly used in various alloys to improve their strength, hardness, and resistance to wear.

Applications

Metallurgy and Alloys:

Steel Production: Manganese is primarily used as an alloying agent in steel production. It helps in removing oxygen and sulfur from steel, enhancing its strength, toughness, and wear resistance. Manganese powder can be used as a precursor for producing high-quality steel alloys.

Aluminum Alloys: Manganese is also used in aluminum alloys to improve corrosion resistance and enhance strength. In powdered form, manganese can be added to aluminum to create specialized alloy compositions for use in aerospace, automotive, and other high-performance applications.

Energy Storage and Batteries:

Lithium-Ion Batteries: Manganese powder is an essential material in the production of lithium-ion batteries, particularly as a component of the cathode material. Manganese-based cathodes (e.g., lithium manganese oxide) offer high thermal stability, long cycle life, and cost-effective alternatives to other battery materials.

Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) Batteries: Manganese powder can also be used in the production of electrodes in NiMH batteries, contributing to their capacity and stability.

Catalysis:

Catalysts in Chemical Reactions: Manganese powder can be used as a catalyst or a catalyst support in various chemical reactions. Manganese catalysts are particularly valuable in oxidation reactions, such as the production of chemicals like hydrogen peroxide or in water treatment processes.

Hydrogenation and Dehydrogenation: Manganese powder is utilized in hydrogenation (adding hydrogen to molecules) and dehydrogenation (removing hydrogen) processes in the chemical industry, improving the efficiency and selectivity of these reactions.

Magnetic Materials:

Permanent Magnets: Manganese is used in combination with other metals like aluminum or copper to produce high-strength permanent magnets. These materials are useful in motors, magnetic storage devices, and other applications requiring permanent magnetic fields.