Manganese(II) carbonate

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Two pounds of Manganese Carbonate powder and a seventeen pound house cat. The color and texture of this carbonate is reminiscent of “pancake” face makeup.

Manganese Carbonate is a chemical compound, with chemical formula MnCO₃. Manganese Carbonate is found naturally as the mineral rhodochrosite.

1 Solubility
2 Toxicity
3 Uses
4 External links

[edit] Solubility

Manganese Carbonate is a very slightly soluble carbonate. It is sparingly soluble in warm acids and saturated K₂CO₃. It may dissolve in other chlorides and sulphates but usually this involves the formation of MnSO₄.

[edit] Toxicity

Manganese poisoning, also known as manganism, may be caused by long-term exposure to manganese dust or fumes. The symptoms resemble Parkinson's and are similar to Lead Poisoning but may not appear for months or even years after exposure. There is no cure for manganism.

[edit] Uses

It is widely used as an additive to plant fertilizers to cure manganese deficient crops. It is also used in many health foods. It is also used in ceramics as a glaze colorant and flux.