Manganese dioxide - Wikipedia
Manganese(IV) oxide is the inorganic compound with the formula MnO 2.This blackish or brown solid occurs naturally as the mineral pyrolusite, which is the main ore of manganese and a component of manganese nodules.The principal use for MnO 2 is for dry-cell batteries, such as the alkaline battery and the zinc-carbon battery. MnO 2 is also used as a pigment and as a precursor to other manganese ...