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What is Manganese? Origin / Meaning of the name Manganese
The Name Originates from the Latin word mangnes meaning magnet
because pyrolusite (Mn02) has magnetic properties.
What is Manganese? Periodic Table Group and Classification of the Manganese Element
Elements can be classified based on their physical states (States
of Matter) e.g. gas, solid or liquid. This element is a solid. Manganese
is
classified as a "Transition Metal" which are located in Groups 3 -
12 of the Periodic Table. Elements classified as
Transition Metals are generally described as ductile, malleable, and able to conduct electricity and heat.Nearly 75%
of all the elements in the Periodic Table are classified as
metals which are detailed in the
List of Metals.
Facts about the History
and the
Discovery of the Manganese
Element
The Discoverer of the
Manganese element was Johann Gahn in 1774. Johann Gahn isolated
manganese by reducing its dioxide with
Carbon.
What is Manganese? Occurrence of the Manganese Element
Occurrence. Manganese is found in nature chiefly as the dioxide
MnO2, called pyrolusite. In smaller amounts it occurs as the
oxides Mn2O3 and Mn3O4, and as the carbonate MnCO3. Some iron
ores also contain manganese.
Obtained from pyrolusite, psilomelane, rhodochrosite
Abundances of the element in different environments
% in Universe
0.0008%
% in Sun 0.001%
% in Meteorites 0.27%
% in Earth's Crust 0.11%
% in Oceans 2×10-7%
% in Humans 0.00002%
Medical Uses of
Manganese - Health and Treatments
Interesting information on
the Medical Uses of Manganese, Health and Treatments. Manganese
has been used to treat painful menstruation and osteoporosis and
as a dietary supplement to alleviate deficiencies associated
with seizure disorders and diabetes.
Associated Uses of Manganese
Batteries
Ceramics
Steel
Glass making |
