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1.1 Interesting Facts
Manganese is an essential trace element in all forms of life.
Manganese metal oxidizes very easily, but it does not fuse that easily.
In the list of most abundant element Potassium is ranked 7th.
Potassium can easily be sliced (chopped) down using knife.
1.2 Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Johann Gottlieb Gahn
Humphry Davy
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1774
In 1807
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
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8 * 10
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8
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3 * 10
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Rank:
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0.005
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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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~0.001 %
Rank:
8
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~0.0004 %
Rank:
9
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0.004
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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
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0.27 %
Rank:
8
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0.07 %
Rank:
9
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0.91
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1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
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0.11 %
Rank:
8
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1.50 %
Rank:
6
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0.66
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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0.00 %
Rank:
13
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0.04 %
Rank:
3
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0.042
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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0.00 %
Rank:
13
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0.20 %
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0.14
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