Manganese is a silvery-gray metal from the periodic table, and it is part of the transition metals group. Manganese is mainly used to create strong and lightweight alloys for aircraft and vehicle parts. It is also used to make steel, as it increases the steel's strength, ductility and wear resistance.
Download Chemistry application to view more information about the chemical element:
| Atomic number | 25 |
| Group | VIIB |
| Period | 4 |
| Mass | 54.938046 |
| Latin name | Manganum |
| Electron configuration | [Ar]3d5 4s2 |
| Oxidation state | -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |