EDTA MnK2

General Properties and Industrial Significance:

EDTA-MnK₂ is a manganese chelate, where manganese (Mn²⁺) is bound to EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) and neutralized with two potassium (K⁺) ions. It is a water-soluble, stable source of manganese used in agriculture to provide plants with an essential micronutrient.

EDTA-MnK₂ works the same way as EDTA-MnNa₂, with the main difference being that potassium ions are used instead of sodium for charge balance. This can be a preferred option in systems where low sodium content is desired.

Applications:

• Agriculture (Micronutrient Fertilizer):

1. Used to correct manganese deficiency in crops such as cereals, soybeans, citrus, vegetables, and fruits.

2. Manganese is critical for:

   • Photosynthesis

   • Chlorophyll synthesis

   • Enzyme activation

   • Nitrogen metabolism

• Application Methods:

1. Soil application

2. Foliar spraying

3. Fertigation

4. Hydroponic systems

Key Benefits:

• Contains around 12–13% elemental manganese.

• Highly bioavailable and effective across a broad pH range (especially neutral to slightly alkaline soils, up to pH ~7.5).

• Prevents manganese from precipitating or binding with other elements in the soil.

• Potassium (K⁺) ions may contribute minor additional nutritional value to plants.