Manganese

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Used for

manganese poisoning

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See for

Mn element

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Broader Terms

heavy metal

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Related Terms

dietary trace element

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Scope Note

trace element with atomic symbol Mn, atomic number 25; concentrated in cell mitochondria, mostly in the pituitary gland, liver, pancreas, kidney, and bone; influences the synthesis of mucopolysaccharides, stimulates hepatic synthesis of cholesterol and fatty acids, and is a cofactor in many enzymes.

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Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

  • Manganese is widely distributed throughout the animal kingdom.
  • Because manganese is monitored in public water supplies, high levels of this naturally occurring metal are especially found in wells and private water supplies.
  • Manganese is used to form many important alloys.
  • Manganese is a trace element and eating a small amount from food or water is needed to stay healthy.
  • 05 V ( Mn2+/ Mn ) Discovered Johann Gahn in 1774 Manganese Manganese is a pinkinsh-gray, chemically active element.
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