Atomic Number of Manganese (+ facts: Uses, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has an atomic number, even Manganese. But what is an "Atomic Number"?

The atomic number of a chemical element is the number of protons found in the nucleus of the atom of that element.

Ok so I'll take you through some interesting facts and data about Manganese (That most people don't know).

Manganese Overview

Atomic Number

25

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Atomic Symbol

Mn (Manganese)

Description

Hard, brittle, gray-white metal with a pinkish tinge. Rusts like iron in moist air.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Most abundant ores are pyrolusite (MnO2), psilomelane [(Ba,H2O)2Mn5O10] and rhodochrosite (MnCO3). Pure metal produced by mixing MnO2 with powered Al and ignited in a furnace.

Uses

Used in steel, batteries and ceramics. The steel in railroad tracks can contain as much as 1.2% manganese. It is crucial to the effectiveness of vitamin B1.

Discovery

Discovered By: Johann Gahn

Year: 1774

Location: Sweden

Name Origin

Latin: magnes (magnet); Italian: manganese.

Atomic Mass

54,93805

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Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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