Manganese ore is a rock or mineral containing manganese, primarily used in steel production and as an additive to improve steel’s strength and hardness.

Major Uses:

• Steel Production: Manganese is a key ingredient in steel alloys, enhancing their strength, hardness, and wear resistance.
• Other Industries: Manganese is also used in batteries, glass, fireworks, cleaning supplies, fertilizers, and more.

Manganese as an Element:

• Manganese is a chemical element with symbol Mn and atomic number 25.
• It’s a hard, brittle, silvery metal.
• It’s a transition metal with a multifaceted array of industrial alloy uses, particularly in stainless steels