Manganese (Mn)
Rare Earth Metals | Atomic Number: 25
Basic Properties
Mn
25
54.938 g/mol
| Element Category | Rare Earth Metals |
|---|---|
| Atomic Number | 25 |
| Atomic Weight | 54.938 g/mol |
| Crystal Structure | Body-centered cubic (BCC) |
Crystal Structure Visualization
Loading...
Description
Manganese is a hard, brittle metal used primarily in steel production to increase hardness and wear resistance.
| Density | 7.43 g/cm³ |
|---|
| Tensile Strength | N/A |
|---|---|
| Hardness | 6 Mohs |
| Melting Point | 1246°C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 2061°C |
| No electrical properties data available |
| Corrosion Resistance | Poor |
|---|
Applications
Used in steel alloys and batteries.
Production Methods
Extracted from pyrolusite.
History
Known since ancient times in compounds.