- Manganese is a critical and irreplaceable element in carbon steel production and is mainly used as an alloying agent that increases both the strength and flexibility of steel.
- Other applications of manganese include aluminium alloys which are corrosion resistant and are used in the manufacturing of products such as beverage cans. Manganese is also used in clean energy applications and the manufacturing of nickel-metal hydride and lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, as well as the newly introduced lithiated manganese dioxide battery which are all considered significant drivers for future manganese consumption.
- Manganese sulphate is used as a micronutrient in fertilizers, animal feeds and pigments. It is an important trace nutrient in animals and humans as it cofactors with enzymes and is also a detoxification agent.
