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Physical & Chemical Properties
Molecular FormulaMnO2
Density:5.0g/cm³g/cm³
Boiling Point:
Solubility:Insoluble in water and insoluble in nitric acid.
Molecular Weight:86.9g/mol
Flash Point:
Melting Point:
Uses
Used in the preparation of manganese salts, and also as an oxidizing agent, rust remover and catalyst.
Safety, Security & Risk
It decomposes above 553 °C to form manganese(III) oxide and oxygen, which increases fire hazard.It is a strong oxidizing agent.It reacts violently with combustible and reducing substances, posing a risk of fire and explosion.It reacts with aluminum when heated.