Manganese

 =Manganese=


 * Atomic Number:** 25


 * Protons:** 25


 * Electrons:** 25


 * Neutrons:** 30


 * Average Atomic Mass:**54.938


 * Isotopes:**  51 Mn, 52 Mn, 53 Mn, 54 Mn, 56 Mn, 57 Mn


 * Discovery:** Manganese metal was isolated by Gahn in 1774.


 * Name:**  Manganese


 * Uses:** The following uses for manganese are gathered from a number of sources as well as from anecdotal comments.


 * Interesting Facts**: Manganese is naturally found in many types of rock, Manganese is also commonly used in production of batteries, matches, and fireworks.

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 * Sources**
 * Photo: [|Manganese on flickr creative commons search]
 * Video: [|Manganese Periodic Table of Videos on YouTub]
 * [|Manganese on WebElements]
 * [|Manganese history On WebElements]