Manganese

CAS:7439-96-5

Melting point:1244 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:1962 °C(lit.)

Density :7.3 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Storage temp.:2-8°C

Manganese is an essential element for plants and animals. Its shortage in soil can cause chlorosis or lack of chlorophyll in

plants—manifested by the appearance of yellow or grey streaks on the leaves or mottling. It activates certain plant enzymes,

such as oxalosuccinic decacarboxylase in the oxidation of carbohydrates. Manganese deficiency can cause deformity of bones

in animals. In chemical industries, manganese is used to prepare several compounds.

It also is used as a catalyst. Its salts have numerous applications in oxidation, catalysis, and medicine.