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 COMPOSER Georg C. A. Wagenseil - SEIBOLD Online-Analyser for Manganese
 - Properties and typical applications
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 - Georg C. A. Wagenseil
 Properties and typical application
Manganese (Mn) is a silvery, brittle metal. Pure manganese does not occur naturally, but is found together with substances like oxygen, sulfur or chlorine in many kinds of rocks.
Compounds of manganese are solid and do not evaporate. Some compounds dissolve in water and are present in lakes, streams and oceans.

As a trace element, manganese is essential to stay healthy for human. It is found in various food items, e.g. grains, cereals, rice, eggs, nuts, oysters or tea.

Manganese can be found as inorganic or organic manganese. Inorganic manganese typically results from combustion, as burning of fossil fuels by cars, trucks or industrial processes. Organic manganese are e.g. additives to gasoline and pesticides.

Manganese is typically used in the production of batteries, in dietary supplements, in various ceramics, pesticides, fertilisers and together with iron in steel production. Manganese can enter the environment through power plants, coke ovens or mining operations.
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 Toxicology
For manganese the guideline value for chemicals that are of health siginificance in drinking water according to World Health Organisation is 0.4 mg/litre.

Typical symptoms of manganese posioning are, amongst others, hallucinations, forgetfullness or nerve damage. Long-term exposure to manganese could cause lung embolism, bronchitis and acratia. Shortages of manganese could cause fatness, blood clotting, lowered cholesterol and skeleton disorders.

Manganese should be monitored in industrial waste waters, because MnO2 easily percipitates and result in deposits of dyeing operations, laundries and paper mills.
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 Method
Manganese is analysed using colourimetric methods.

For low concentrations of manganese, e.g. in potable water, measurement of manganese is performed based on the chemical reaction of manganese ions and 1-(2-Pyridylazo)-2-naphtol, that form a orange-red complex to be measured by the use of a photometer.

For higher concentrations of manganese the chemical reaction with formaldoxim (Mn-2A) forms a red-brown complex to be measured by the use of a photometer at the wave-length of app. 570 nm.

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 Application information
Measuring range   0.01 - 1.2 mg/l Mn (low range)
    0.1 - 5.0 mg/l Mn (high range)
Resolution   0.01
Accuracy   +/- 2% (based on full scale)
Measuring interval   Continuous
    Discontinuous/programmable
    External start
Measuring method   Colourimetric
Reagents   2 (low range)
    3 (high range)
Calibration   Automated
Cleaning   Automated
Interferences   Fe, Cu, Ni, Pb (low range)
    Ca, Mg (high range)
    Interfering ions can be masked in local applications.

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 Technical information
Power supply   230 VAC, 50 Hz (110 VAC optional)
Current consumption   Max. 50 VA
Switch contacts   2 x P-controlled (min, max)
    1 x alarm contact
Analogue output   4..20 mA
Digital output   RS232 C
    Options: Interbus-S, Profibus, CAN
Cabinet size   746 x 600 x 373 mm (HxBxD)
Weight   App. 80 kg
Environmental temperature   +15°C .. +35°C
Humidity   Max. 70% RH, no condensation
Sample pressure   0 .. 0.5 bar
Sample inlet   6/4 mm hose
Sample drain   Unpressurised, free falling, 6/4 mm hose

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 Downloads
DataSheet COMPOSER Georg C. A. Wagenseil - SEIBOLD Online-Analyser for Manganese (english)
Datenblatt COMPOSER Georg C. A. Wagenseil - SEIBOLD Online-Analysator für Mangan (deutsch)
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 Georg C. A. Wagenseil
Georg Christoph Wagenseil was born on January 29th, 1715 in Vienna. He was an important representative of the Early Viennese School. He was well-trained by Johann Joseph Fux and spent most of his life at the Royal Court in Vienna, where he taught Marie Antoinette how to play the piano. A nice anecdote says, that young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was once playing a piece of Georg Wagenseil at trhe Viennese Royal Court and asked Mr. Wagenseil to turn over the pages while he was playing.

The musical work of Georg Christoph Wagenseil comprises:
  • operas
  • chorals
  • symphonies
  • concertos
  • piano pieces
  • chamber music

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