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Scacchite

A species of Minerals

Manganese(II) chloride is the dichloride salt of manganese, MnCl2. This inorganic chemical exists in the anhydrous form, as well as the dihydrate (MnCl2·2H2O) and tetrahydrate (MnCl2·4H2O), with the tetrahydrate being the most common form. Like many Mn(II) species, these salts are pink, with the paleness of the color being characteristic of transition metal complexes with high spin d configurations.

Density:

3.04 g/cm³

General Info About Scacchite

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Physical Properties of Scacchite

Colors

Colourless, rose-red, darkening to brown or red-brown

Density

3.04 g/cm³, Normal Weight

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Chemical Properties of Scacchite

Formula

MnCl₂

Elements listed

Cl, Mn

Characteristics of Scacchite

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Uses of Scacchite

Manganese chloride is mainly used in the production of dry cell batteries. It is the precursor to the antiknock compound methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl.

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