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Mangan ist ein häufiges Element, das natürlich jedoch nur in Form von Mineralien vorkommt. Verwendet wird es vor allem in der metallverarbeitenden Industrie. Andere Anwendungsbereiche finden sich in der Elektro- und Elektronikindustrie, der chemischen und pharmazeutischen Industrie, bei der Glas- und Keramikherstellung, in der Trink- und Abwasserbehandlung, Aquakultur und Landwirtschaft.
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Manganese is a widespread element which naturally occurs in minerals. It is mainly used in metal working industries. Further applications include for instance uses in electric- and electronic industry, chemical and pharmaceutical industry, glass- and ceramic production, drinking water and sewage treatment, aquaculture and agriculture. Natural background levels of manganese are found in air, soil, water and organisms. Anthropogenic activities may lead to higher environmental concentrations. Manganese is an essential element for all living organisms but still it has toxic properties. Toxicity, however, is low. More common are deficiencies. Organisms differ markedly in there Mn-tolerance. The bioaccumulation potential of manganese is high. Especially aquatic and some terrestrial plants can accumulate high amounts of this metal.
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