12036

12036 is a natural number that follows 12035 and precedes 12037. In mathematics, it is an even composite number with prime factorization 2^2 × 3 × 17 × 59. Because its digits sum to 12, the number is a Harshad (Niven) number in base 10, yielding 12036 ÷ 12 = 1003. Its Euler totient function value is φ(12036) = 3712. The divisors of 12036 can be formed by multiplying combinations of its prime factors, and the number has 24 divisors in total.

In a broader context, 12036 can serve as an identifying number in various catalogs and databases. For minor planets, numbers are assigned sequentially as orbital calculations are verified, so a body designated with the number 12036 would correspond to a specific object in the Minor Planet Center catalog. In manufacturing, logistics, or product documentation, 12036 may appear as a model, part, or catalog code used to identify a particular item, batch, or specification.

As with many integers used as identifiers, the meaning of 12036 depends on context. Outside of pure arithmetic, it typically requires accompanying information—such as a field, database, or system—to determine what object or record the number denotes. In general, the number is most notable for its mathematical properties, while its practical uses arise wherever a simple numeric identifier is needed.