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Chips of electrolytically refined manganese, showing signs of oxidation, as well as a 1 cm3 cube for comparison. Manganese is a silvery-gray metal that resembles iron. It is named for the Magnesia region of Greece, which is also the source of the name magnesium. Manganese has important industrial metal alloy uses, particularly in stainless steels.Photo: Alchemist-hp