MANGANESE

MANGANESE

• Atomic #- 25
• Atomic symbol-Mn
• Atomic mass- 54.94amu
• P-25 N-30 E-25
• [Ar]4s2 3d5

BACKGROUND

• Discovered by Gahn and Kaim in 1774
• Can be found on the ocean floor
• Can be found in soil, fish and mammals
• Brittle, hard, silvery and rock shaped
• G-7 P-4 Ve-7

WHAT CAN IT BE USED FOR?

• Used as a treatment for rust prevention on steel
• Disposable batteries
• Creates an alloy to produce a metal more resistant to corrosion
• To oxidize benzoylic alcohols
• Is put in glassware