It is mainly used as a hardener for alloys and steel.  One of the main applications is in the Aluminum production can make. Manganese metal comes in several forms: Electrolytic, Flakes, and Lumps.  Electrolytic Manganese metal is pure Manganese with Mn percentage 93% to 99%.  The main producers of Manganese metal are China, South Africa, and France.

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