Manganese

Manganese is a transition metal with a wide range of uses, especially in the production of steel and alloys. It is known for its importance in biological processes, including enzyme function.

Atomic Structure

Atomic Information

Property	Value
Atomic Number	25
Symbol	Mn
Atomic Mass	54.938044 u
Electron Configuration	1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d⁵ 4s²
State at Room Temperature	Solid

Uses of Manganese

Used in steel production to improve strength and hardness.
Vital in the formation of many enzymes.