Property |
Specification |
Material |
Manganese Black |
Color |
Black |
Texture |
Powdery, fine |
Appearance |
Opaque, solid |
Density |
5.03 g/cm³ |
Hardness |
6.5 on Mohs scale |
Chemical Composition |
Manganese oxide (MnO) |
Crystal Structure |
Cubic |
Transparency |
Opaque |
Clarity |
Solid and uniform |
Weight |
Varies depending on quantity |
Melting Point |
1,244°C |
Boiling Point |
Sublimates at high temperatures |
Refractive Index |
Not applicable |
Specific Gravity |
5.0 - 5.5 |
Chemical Stability |
Stable under standard conditions, reacts with acids |
Applications |
Used in ceramics, paints, batteries, and as a pigment |