Used as a precursor in the production of other manganese compounds and in the manufacturing of fertilizers and feed additives to supply essential manganese nutrients. Employed in the electronics industry for the production of magnetic materials and ferrites used in telecommunication devices and electronic components. Serves as a catalyst in various chemical reactions, including oxidation processes. Utilized in the glass and ceramic industries to color or decolorize glass and to produce glazes and pigments. Also applied in lithium-ion battery materials research due to its electrochemical properties.