Manganese
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| Manganese | |
|---|---|
| Properties | |
| Atomic symbol | Mn |
| Atomic number | 25 |
| Classification | Transition metal |
| Atomic mass | 54.9 amu |
| Number of Stable Isotopes | 1 |
| Density (grams per cc) | 7.440 g/cm^3 |
| Other Information | |
| Date of discovery | 1774 |
| Name of discoverer | Johann Gahn |
| Name origin | From the Latin word mangnes (magnet) |
| Uses | Steel, batteries, ceramics, coins |
| Obtained from | Pyrolusite, psilomelane, rhodochrosite |