Description
Manganese(II) carbonate is a chemical compound that has a structure similar to calcite, with octahedral co-ordination symmetry. It is a carbonate that is insoluble in water and on treatment with acid it gives water soluble salts. It is a widely used material in plant fertilization as an additive that cures the magnesium deficiency in crops.
About This Item
Formula: MnCO3
CAS Number: 598-62-9
Molecular Weight: 114.95
Assay: ≥99.9% trace metals basis
form: powder
solubility: dilute aqueous acid: slightly soluble(lit.)