Specifications

1.99.7% Manganese

  Mn:99.7%min, S:0.05%max, C:0.04%max, P:0.05%max, Fe+Se+Si:0.205%max

2.99.9% Non-Se Manganese

  Mn:99.9%min, C:0.01%max, S:0.04%max, P:0.002%max, Fe:0.005%max, Se:0.005%max

(the lowest could be 0.0001%max according to the customer)

3.Low H Manganese

  Mn:99.9%min, C:0.01%max, S:0.06%max, P:0.002%max, Fe:0.003%max, Se:0.005%max

  Pb:0.002%max, H:0.001%max, O:0.4%max

Lump:

1.96 Manganese

  Mn:96%min, C:0.1%max, Si:0.5%max, Fe:2.3%max, P:0.05%max, S:0.05%max

  Ni:0.02%max,Cu:0.03%max,Al+Ca+Mg:0.7%max

  Size:10-100mm

2.95 Manganese

  Mn:95%min, C:0.15%max, Si:0.8%max, Fe:2.8%max, P:0.06%max, S:0.05%max

  Ni:0.02%max,Cu:0.03%max,Al+Ca+Mg:0.7%max

  Size:10-100mm

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Flakes are produced as cathode metal, the purest form of manganese. Since manganese is a brittle metal, the cathode sheet is stripped in the form of small flakes. 

The main application of electrolytic manganese flakes is in the production of steel and stainless steel. Practically all grades of steel contain manganese for desulphurisation and alloying to improve the strength and toughness of steel. Electrolytic manganese, because of its low impurity levels, is added at the end of the steel making process to achieve the final manganese concentration required in steels. This is important for the production of specialty steels such as HSLA steel. 

Electrolytic manganese flake is also used in the alloying of non-ferrous metals such as copper and nickel. Aluminum beverage can alloy also contains manganese. Various manganese-based chemicals such as catalysts are manufactured from electrolytic manganese flake. 

The packaging of the flakes can be changed according to customer specification and ranges from 1000 to 2000 kg bulk packing in wooden pallet boxes, to 500 kg steel drums, to 25 kg paper bags stretch wrapped on pallets or packed in wooden pallet boxes. 

24 Jul 08 – More European traders believe that manganese prices have fallen to the bottom, and are booking material to position for their 4th quarter sales. According to market participants, due to better buying activities, manganese flake prices have reached USD4,000-4,100/t in warehouse Rotterdam, and Chinese offers in the range of USD4,000-4,100/t CIF Rotterdam.

A European trader holds manganese flake prices to be in the range of USD4,000-4,100/t in warehouse Rotterdam. He is also receiving Chinese offers in the range of USD4,000-4,100/t CIF Rotterdam.

The source disclosed to Asian Metal that he purchased a few truckloads of manganese flakes at USD4,000/t CIF Rotterdam this week. “We believe prices have reached the bottom now, and demand would increase when consumers return to purchase material for their productions in the next quarter.”
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Another trader holds manganese flake prices to be in the range of USD4,000-4,100/t in warehouse Rotterdam. He is also receiving Chinese offers in the range of USD4,000-4,100/t CIF Rotterdam.

He also claimed that he bought some material at USD4,000/t CIF Rotterdam. The source agreed that prices have increased this week. “When more Europeans started to accept low prices and purchase some material, the Chinese suppliers thought it was a good opportunity to raise offers.”

However, the source is not optimistic about the manganese market, “We haven’t received many inquiries from consumers as it is very quiet in the summer holidays. However, it is exceptionally quiet this year as compared to the same period last year. More European steel mills have preferred to use more low and medium FeMn for their production.”

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24 Jul 08 - Manganese market is warming up gradually in China. Sources reported that the supply is not quite sufficient while more buyers return to purchase. Many exporters are holding back from selling at low prices and raise their offers to USD3,900-3,950/t FOB.

A Hunan-based smelter who keeps about 200t of stocks told Asian Metal that they would not sell the material at prices lower than USD3,950/t FOB. "We receive more inquiries at the moment and believe demand of he material would be stronger in the coming August," said the source who said that most European buyers are still on vacation and they have to wait for a while before demand goes stronger.

The source claimed that many domestic suppliers just keep very low stockpiles as they cut down production due to the low market in June and early July. "The export market usually goes lower in summer and rebounds in September," said the source who has delivered some materials to foreign markets in advance.

Another Guangxi-based smelter running at about two thirds of their capacity was ready to sell the material at USD3,850/t FOB early this week but now they changed their mind. "We find more buyers back to the market for the material to be delivered in late August or early September," said the source who claimed that many buyers are in a hurry to purchase for fear that the export duty might be raised again. "We offer USD3,950-4,000/t FOB for the moment."

However, the source failed to conclude a deal at such a high price. "Many buyers are not ready for the higher prices," said the source who is confident that the price will be accepted with the manganese price gradually moving up in foreign markets.

23 Jul 08 - As manganese supply is decreasing while demand from the processing plants goes up, manganese suppliers raised their offers significantly to RMB21,500/t (USD3,148/t) ex works. However, just few deals are concluded at around RMB21,000/t (USD3,075/t) ex works. Sources reported that the demand is not stable as the stainless steel mills are not back to the market, and manganese price might fall again.

A Hunan-based smelter now just keeps a small stock at hand but is reluctant to sell. "We received many inquiries this week. The manganese supply is decreasing and many LC FeMn and briquette producers fail to find enough manganese flakes," said the source who just raised their offer to RMB21,500/t (USD3,148/t) ex works but has made no deals at the price level.

The source claimed that the power supply is very tight at the moment. "Many areas are rationing power, which lowers the output of manganese." The source also received some inquiries from foreign buyers. "But the customers are reluctant to purchase, claiming the offers of USD3,900-3,950/t FOB too high for them."

Another Hunan-based smelter also keeps some cargos of manganese at hand. “We offered RMB21,000-21,300/t (USD3,075-3,119/t) ex works," said the source who claimed that many smelters are holding back from selling at low prices. "However, few deals are concluded at the higher offer." The source claimed that many smelters are still running, which can support the current demand of the market. The source claimed that many smelters are watching and raising their offers as they are optimistic about the future market.

However, the source is not so confident. "Demand of manganese from the downstream stainless steel mills in both domestic and foreign markets is still dull while most buyers today are from the processing factories," said the source who believes the manganese market is not stable. He claimed that the briquette exportation will slide if the Chinese government adds to some export duty to the product, and demand of manganese flakes would be weaker, leading to lower manganese price as a result. The source is willing to sell some material if the price is workable.