Manganese(II) sulfide

Manganese(II) sulfide
IUPAC name Manganese(II) sulfide
Other names Manganese sulfide Manganese monosulfide Alabandite
Identifiers
CAS number	18820-29-6 Y
PubChem	87809
Properties
Molecular formula	MnS
Molar mass	87.003 g/mol
Appearance	Red, green or brown powder[1]
Density	3.99 g/cm3[2]
Melting point	1610 ˚C[3]
Solubility in water	0.0047 g/100 mL (18 °C)[2]
Structure
Crystal structure	Halite (cubic), cF8
Space group	Fm3m, No. 225
Coordination geometry	Octahedral (Mn2+); octahedral (S2–)
Hazards
EU Index	Not listed
Main hazards	Irritant
Related compounds
Other anions	Manganese(II) oxide
Related manganese sulfides	Manganese disulfide
Related compounds	Chromium(II) sulfide Iron(II) sulfide
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Infobox references

Manganese(II) sulfide is a chemical compound of manganese and sulfur. It occurs in nature as the mineral alabandite.

Synthesis

Manganese(II) sulfide can be prepared by reacting a manganese(II) salt (such as manganese(II) chloride) with ammonium sulfide:

(NH₄)₂S + MnCl₂ → 2 NH₄Cl + MnS

Properties

The crystal structure of manganese(II) sulfide is similar to that of sodium chloride.

See also

• Manganese disulfide, MnS₂, also known as Manganese(IV) Sulfide
• Manganese(II) sulfate, MnSO₄

References

1. ^ http://www.espimetals.com/msds's/manganesesulfide.pdf
2. ^ ^{a b} Sicherheitsdatenblatt Alfa-Aesar
3. ^ WebElements Periodic Table of the Elements