Scacchite
A variety of Minerals
What is Scacchite?
Manganese(II) chloride is the dichloride salt of manganese, MnCl2. This inorganic chemical exists in the anhydrous form, as well as the dihydrate (MnCl2·2H2O) and tetrahydrate (MnCl2·4H2O), with the tetrahydrate being the most common form. Like many Mn(II) species, these salts are pink, with the paleness of the color being characteristic of transition metal complexes with high spin d configurations.
Uses & Applications
Manganese chloride is mainly used in the production of dry cell batteries. It is the precursor to the antiknock compound methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl.
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Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Colourless, rose-red, darkening to brown or red-brown
- Density
- 3.04 g/cm³
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- MnCl2
- Elements
- Cl, Mn
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