Manganese Sulfate Monohydrate (MnSO₄·H₂O)

Description

1. Product Overview
Manganese Sulfate Monohydrate (MnSO₄·H₂O) is a high-purity, inorganic micronutrient essential for industrial and agricultural synthesis, primarily used to correct manganese deficiency in crop nutrition and as a critical precursor in battery-grade manganese production. Its strategic value lies in enabling higher agricultural yields and supporting the lithium-ion battery supply chain for electric vehicles. This product delivers unmatched solubility, consistent bioavailability, and low heavy-metal content—directly translating into process efficiency and end-product reliability for global buyers.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical formula: MnSO₄·H₂O

• Molecular weight: 169.02 g/mol

• Purity (Min.): 98.0% – 99.5% (industrial / battery / feed / fertilizer grades available)

• Manganese content (Mn): 31.8% – 32.5% on dry basis

• Physical form: Fine crystalline powder

• Color: Pale pink to off-white (grade-dependent)

• Particle size: 95% passing through 60 mesh (standard); custom micronization available

• Bulk density: 1,000 – 1,100 kg/m³

• Solubility: Fully water-soluble (≥ 70 g/L at 20°C)

• Insoluble matter: ≤ 0.05%

• Heavy metals (as Pb): ≤ 10 ppm (agricultural); ≤ 5 ppm (feed/battery)

• Packaging options: 25 kg multi-layer paper/PE bags, 1 MT jumbo bags, bulk container liners

• Shelf life: 24 months in dry, sealed, non-acidic conditions

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Agrochemicals & Fertilizers: Direct soil application, foliar sprays, and NPK blending to prevent Mn deficiency in corn, wheat, soy, and citrus → superior solubility ensures rapid uptake vs. oxides or carbonates.

• Animal Feed: Premix component for poultry, swine, and ruminants → lower hygroscopicity than sulfate heptahydrate, reducing caking in feed mills.

• Battery Materials: Precursor for high-purity Mn₃O₄ and LiMn₂O₄ (LMO) cathodes → low iron and chloride content protects electrode stability.

• Industrial Chemicals: Raw material for paint driers (manganese octoate), textile dyeing mordants, and micronutrient catalysts → uniform particle size improves reaction consistency.

• Water Treatment: Aids in heavy metal precipitation and oxidation processes → cost-effective vs. liquid Mn alternatives.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: Batch-to-batch variation < 1.5% via ISO 9001:2025-certified QC; supplementary COA with each shipment.

• Supply reliability: Dual-sourced manufacturing (Asia, EMEA) with 10,000+ MT annual capacity; 48-hour emergency dispatch for urgent orders.

• Logistics capability: Export-worthy packaging with palletization, fumigation-free wood, and real-time tracking via 3PL hubs (Rotterdam, Houston, Shanghai, Santos).

• Price competitiveness: 12–18% under EU/US producers for equal purity; long-term contracts (12–36 months) with fixed pricing floors.

• Sustainability: 98% recyclable packaging, zero liquid discharge (ZLD) production process; compliant with EU REACH, US TSCA, and GB standards.

• Technical support: Free custom blending trials, on-site mill troubleshooting, and regulatory documentation (MSDS, TDS, RoHS, Halal/Kosher where applicable).

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 20 metric tons (20 MT) – equivalent to one full container load for bulk industrial pricing.

• Loading capacity:

  • 20 ft standard container: 22 – 24 MT (jumbo or 25 kg bags)

  • 40 ft standard container: 25 – 27 MT (space-limited by weight, not volume)

  • Bulk pneumatic truck: 22 – 25 MT per load (for regional delivery)