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(i) What is the importance of Manganese in Iron and Steel Industry ? (ii) Name the state which is the leading producer of Manganese. Also, name any two areas in this state, where Manganese is mined. |
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Answer» (i) (a) Manganese is used to make steel tough and resistant to rusting. (b) Manganese acts as basic raw material for smelting of iron ore and manufacturing its ferrous alloys. (c) Nearly 10 kilograms of manganese is required for manufacturing one tonne of steel, (ii) Orissa is the leading producer of manganese. It produces over 36% manganese ore of India. Manganese is mined in Sundargarh and Keonjhar districts of Orissa. |
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