What is Manganese

Manganese

What is Manganese

Manganese, with the chemical symbol Mn, is an essential additive in the steel industry, ceramics and energy, among others. It makes the steel stronger and more elastic. Manganese is considered as an oxidant, dye and bleach in several sectors.

Manganese is increasingly becoming a critical element in the manufacture of cathodes for Li-ion batteries such as LMO, LMFP and NMC chemistries…

Manganese

Uses of SACEM’s Manganese

01

MM & GA

Industry of alloys and steels

02

UF74

Oxidant in Uranium leaching process and Zinc electrolysis process

03

UF80

Ceramics coloring; Water treatment and Welding flux production

04

UF90 & UF83

Insulation rubber production for the automotive sector

05

UF88 & UF92

Catalyst in the production of window seals

06

GG

Glass wool manufacturing

07

UF74 à UF80

Potassium Permanganate production, Manganese Sulphate and Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide EMD (critical elements for the manufacture of Li-ion batteries)