Manganese Carbonate Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- manganese(II) Carbonate
- Manganous Carbonate
- MnCO3
Manganese carbonate supplier for ceramic, ferrite, feed, fertiliser and manganese chemical buyers in Malaysia. Written as manganese(II) carbonate or manganous carbonate, MnCO3, it is a pale pink to light brown fine powder that is practically insoluble in water. Grades differ mainly in manganese content, particle size and impurity limits.
Glaze and pottery buyers use the ceramic grade for brown and purple colour development in glazes, frits and clay bodies. Soft ferrite and electronic ceramic producers work to tighter iron and insoluble limits, while feed and fertiliser formulators specify a micronutrient grade. Chemical manufacturers take the carbonate as a starting point for other manganese salts, driers and catalysts.
The carbonate dissolves in acids with carbon dioxide evolution and decomposes on heating to manganese oxides, which is why glaze and ferrite formulators choose it over a soluble manganese salt. It is a different product from manganese sulphate, from the manganese oxides and from potassium permanganate, so state which material the process needs. It is likewise unrelated to calcium or magnesium carbonate despite the shared carbonate wording.
Send the required grade, the manganese or MnCO3 content basis, particle-size preference, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, pack format, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
- CAS number
- 598-62-9
- Formula
- MnCO3
- Grade
- technical, ceramic, ferrite, feed, fertiliser
- Appearance
- pale pink to light brown fine powder
Manganese Carbonate grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical grade manganese carbonate | pale pink to light brown fine powder | — | Feedstock for producing other manganese salts, driers and catalysts, and general industrial duty where a water-insoluble, acid-soluble manganese source is charged into the process. | Bag or drum packing is confirmed with the quotation. |
| Ceramic grade manganese carbonate | fine powder, sieved | — | Colourant in glazes, frits, engobes and clay bodies, where the carbonate develops brown to purple tones on firing and the particle size governs how evenly the colour disperses. | Bag or drum packing is confirmed with the quotation. |
| Ferrite and electronic ceramic grade | fine powder, low residue | — | Manganese input for soft ferrite powders, thermistors and other electronic ceramics, selected where iron, alkali and insoluble limits are held tighter than a general technical grade. | Bag or drum packing is confirmed with the quotation. |
| Feed grade manganese carbonate | fine powder | — | Manganese micronutrient in livestock, poultry and aquaculture premixes where a carbonate source is specified in place of a soluble salt. | Bag or drum packing is confirmed with the quotation. |
| Fertiliser grade manganese carbonate | fine powder or granulated blendstock | — | Manganese micronutrient in blended fertilisers and soil amendments, chosen when a slower-releasing carbonate suits the crop and soil programme. | Bag or drum packing is confirmed with the quotation. |
How to buy manganese carbonate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for manganese carbonate
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | pale pink to light brown fine powder | — |
| Chemical identity | manganese(II) carbonate, also written manganous carbonate | — |
| CAS number | 598-62-9 | — |
| Molecular formula | MnCO3 | — |
| Molecular weight | approximately 115 g/mol | — |
| Solubility in water | practically insoluble in water; dissolves in dilute mineral acids with carbon dioxide evolution | — |
| Behaviour on heating | decomposes with loss of carbon dioxide, leaving manganese oxides | — |
| Manganese content | typical values are grade dependent; state whether the requirement is expressed as Mn or as MnCO3 content when enquiring | — |
| Grade controls | particle size or sieve residue, iron, heavy metals, moisture and acid-insoluble matter according to the grade specified | — |
Manganese Carbonate applications
Safety and handling
Keep containers closed in a cool, dry store away from acids, which liberate carbon dioxide on contact. Control dust when charging or blending the powder and use gloves and eye protection. Follow the safety information issued with the grade quoted, and note that supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about manganese carbonate
Is manganese carbonate the same as manganese sulphate?
No. Each is a different product with its own chemistry. The carbonate is practically insoluble in water and is charged as a solid, while the sulphate dissolves readily and suits fertigation, foliar and plating-type duties. Order whichever salt the process specification calls for by name.
Is manganese carbonate the same as manganese dioxide?
No. Manganese dioxide is an oxide with different chemistry and handling, and it is quoted as a separate product. The carbonate is often chosen because it decomposes to manganese oxide during firing or calcination without introducing an unwanted anion.
Which grade suits a ceramic glaze?
Glaze and body work usually calls for a sieved ceramic or technical grade, where particle size and iron content are the parameters that affect colour development and speckling. Send the sieve residue you can accept and the firing range you work to with the enquiry.
What manganese content is quoted on manganese carbonate?
Manganese content varies with the grade and is quoted for the material offered, so it is treated as an enquiry field rather than a published figure. Say whether your specification is written on a manganese basis or an MnCO3 basis so the two are not confused.
Can feed and fertiliser grades be used interchangeably?
They are the same compound, but feed premix work and fertiliser blending apply different specifications for particle size, contaminants and supporting documentation. Tell us which programme the material is for and the applicable specification will be matched to it.
How should manganese carbonate powder be stored?
Keep it sealed in a cool, dry store, away from acids, and protect it from moisture pickup that can cause caking in the bag. Control dust when transferring or blending, and follow the safety information supplied with the grade quoted.
What details are needed for a manganese carbonate price enquiry?
Provide the grade, manganese or MnCO3 content basis, particle-size requirement, quantity and delivery location, plus any preferred pack format and documentation. The quotation then covers the whole requirement with a stated validity period.