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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
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