Manganese Sulfate Monohydrate

Areas of Use, Benefits, Sectors

Explore the main uses of manganese sulfate in agriculture, feed, food enrichment, chemistry, ceramics, batteries, aquariums, and industry.

What is Manganese Sulfate Monohydrate?

Manganese sulfate (most commonly monohydrate, MnSO₄·H₂O) is a pale pink crystalline manganese salt that is highly soluble in water. It is one of the most commonly used forms of manganese (Mn) as a micronutrient source in agriculture. It is also an important raw material in feed premixes, food enrichment/supplementation, battery chemistry, chemical synthesis, and ceramics/glass.

Main Areas of Application

1. Agriculture (Fertilizers and Plant Nutrition)

• Micronutrient source: Provides Mn, which is essential for photosynthesis, nitrogen metabolism, and numerous enzymes.

2. Feed Industry (Animal Nutrition)

• Premix/Food additive: Enzyme function, connective tissue development; bone-cartilage and eggshell quality in poultry.

3. Food (Enriching & Supplementing Foods)

• Manganese source: It can be used as a source of Mn in some fortified foods and food supplements.

4. Batteries and Electrochemistry

• Precursor for cathodes: MnSO₄ solution is the main raw material for Mn compounds used in Li-ion cathodes.

• EMD/EMM production: It is a process solution/precursor in the production of electrolytic manganese dioxide (EMD) and electrolytic manganese metal (EMM).

5. Chemistry and Industrial Applications

• Intermediate/Reagent: A starting material in the synthesis of various manganese oxide/carbonate and similar compounds.

• Catalysis/analytical: Used as a source of Mn(II) in some catalytic and laboratory applications.

6. Ceramics and Glass

• Precursor to colorants: A precursor in the production of Mn oxides used in ceramic glazes and glass. Color adjustment/decolorization (with oxide forms) is achieved in the final product.

7. Aquaculture & Aquariums

• Trace element supplementation: Trace Mn source for reef and planted aquariums (in low-dose/trace element mixtures).