Manganese oxide is used in welding primarily as a component in welding electrodes and fluxes. Its key roles include:
- Deoxidizer – Manganese oxide helps remove oxygen from the weld pool, preventing oxidation and improving weld quality.
- Alloying Agent – It contributes manganese to the weld metal, which enhances strength, toughness, and wear resistance.
- Stabilizer in Fluxes – In flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) and submerged arc welding (SAW), manganese oxide helps stabilize the arc and improve slag formation.
- Hardness and Strength – It increases the hardness and tensile strength of the weld, making it suitable for high-strength applications.
Moreover, Manganese Oxide can be used as a nutritional supplement in animal feed, providing essential manganese for livestock. Other applications include the Steel and Metallurgy, Glass and Ceramics, Chemical industry and Battery industry.
