Manganese Dioxide

Composition

MnO₂

Mangalox^®

Properties

• strong colouring effect
• available in powder and slurry forms

Applications

Ceramics: pigment for ceramic masses

Construction: pigment for concrete

Glass: pigment for purple and black glass; promotes oxidation of organic components

Metallurgy: melting agent in welding fluxes, electrode coatings and casting powders; to prevent absorption of manganese from the metal by the slag; improves the adhesion between the metal and the enamel top layer

Other: oxidising agent or raw material for chemicals such as potassium permanganate