Manganese - Element Properties and Periodic Table Information

Manganese - An element from the Periodic Table based on the IOUPAC 1985 standard

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Definition of the Manganese Element
A gray-white or silvery brittle metallic element, occurring in several allotropic forms, found worldwide, especially in the ores pyrolusite and rhodochrosite and in nodules on the ocean floor. It is alloyed with steel to increase strength, hardness, wear resistance, and other properties and with other metals to form highly ferromagnetic materials.

Origin / Meaning of the name Manganese
The Name Originates from the Latin word mangnes meaning magnet

Classification of the Manganese Element
Manganese is classified as a "Transition Metal" which are located in Groups 3 - 12 of the Periodic Table. An Element classified as a Transition Metals is ductile, malleable, and able to conduct electricity and heat.

Facts about the History and the Discovery of the Manganese Element
The Discoverer of the Manganese element was Johann Gahn in 1774

Occurrence the Manganese Element
Obtained from pyrolusite, psilomelane, rhodochrosite

Associated Uses of Manganese
Batteries
Ceramics
Steel
Glass making
 

The Properties of the Manganese Element
Name of Element : Manganese
Symbol of Element : Mn
Atomic Number of Manganese : 25 
Atomic Mass: 54.93805 amu
Melting Point: 1245.0 °C - 1518.15 °K
Boiling Point: 1962.0 °C - 2235.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Manganese : 25
Number of Neutrons in Manganese : 30
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Density @ 293 K: 7.43 g/cm3
Color of Manganese : gray-white or silvery

Manganese and the Periodic Table
Check out Manganese on the Periodic Table which arranges each chemical element according to its atomic number, as based on the periodic law, so that chemical elements with similar properties are in the same column. Our Periodic Table is simple to use - just click on the symbol for Manganese for additional information and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc with any other element. An invaluable source of facts and information as a Chemistry reference guide.

Manganese - IUPAC and the Modern Standardised Periodic Table
The Standardised Periodic Table in use today was agreed by the International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry, IUPAC, in 1985 and now recognises more periods and elements than Dimitri  Mendeleev knew in his day but still all fitting into his concept of  the "Periodic Table" in which Manganese is just one element that can be found.
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