Facts about the Classification of the Element Manganese
Manganese is classified as a "Transition Metal" which are located in Groups 3 - 12 of the Periodic Table. An Element classified as a Transition Metals is ductile, malleable, and able to conduct electricity and heat.

Brief Facts about the Discovery and History of the Element Manganese
The Discoverer of the Manganese element was Johann Gahn in 1774

Occurrence of the element Manganese
Obtained from pyrolusite, psilomelane, rhodochrosite

Common Uses of Manganese
Batteries
Ceramics
Steel
Glass making

The Properties of the Element Manganese
Name of Element : Manganese
Symbol of Element : Mn
Atomic Number of Manganese : 25
Atomic Mass: 54.93805 amu
Melting Point: 1245.0 °C - 1518.15 °K
Boiling Point: 1962.0 °C - 2235.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Manganese : 25
Number of Neutrons in Manganese : 30
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Density @ 293 K: 7.43 g/cm3
Color of Manganese : gray-white or silvery