Manganese Dioxide
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Cite "Manganese Dioxide"
Manganese Dioxide. (n.d.). In Compound. Retrieved from /compound/manganese-dioxide/
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IUPAC: Manganese(IV) oxide
CAS: 1313-13-9
Overview
Manganese dioxide is a black mineral that occurs naturally as pyrolusite. It is the primary cathode material in alkaline and zinc-carbon batteries.
Composition
Uses
- • Battery cathode material
- • Pigment
- • Chemical oxidizer
- • Water purification
Fun Facts
- ✦ Every alkaline AA battery contains manganese dioxide as its cathode
Safety
- ⚠ Oxidizer
- ⚠ Irritant
Structure
SMILES
O=[Mn]=O
Properties
- Type
- oxide
- State
- solid
- Molar Mass
- 86.94 g/mol
- Density
- 5.0260 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- 535.0 °C
- Solubility
- insoluble
Molecular Descriptors
- Exact Mass
- 86.9279
- TPSA
- 34.1 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 0
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 2
- Rotatable Bonds
- 0
- Heavy Atoms
- 3
- Complexity
- 18.0
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manganese Dioxide?
Manganese Dioxide (MnO₂) is a oxide compound with the IUPAC name Manganese(IV) oxide.
What is the molecular weight of Manganese Dioxide?
Manganese Dioxide has a molar mass of 86.94 g/mol.
What state is Manganese Dioxide at room temperature?
Manganese Dioxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Manganese Dioxide organic or inorganic?
Manganese Dioxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Manganese Dioxide?
Manganese Dioxide (MnO₂) is composed of Oxygen (O), Manganese (Mn).