Periodic Table of Elements: Manganese - Mn ...
Sources of Manganese: Most abundant ores are pyrolusite (MnO 2), psilomelane [(BaH 2 O) 2 Mn 5 O 10] and rhodochrosite (MnCO 3). Annual world production is around 6,220,000 tons. Primary mining areas are South Africa, Russia, Gabon, Australia, Brazil. Uses of Manganese: Used in steel, batteries, axles, rail switches, safes, plows and ceramics ...