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Definition of the Zinc Element
A bluish-white, lustrous
metallic element that is brittle at room temperature but malleable
with heating. It is used to form a wide variety of alloys
including brass, bronze, various solders, and nickel silver, in
galvanizing iron and other metals, for electric fuses, anodes, and
meter cases, and in roofing, gutters, and various household
objects.
Origin / Meaning of the name Zinc
The name originates from the German word 'zin' meaning tin
Classification of the Zinc Element
Zinc is classified
as a "Transition Metal" which are located in Groups 3 - 12 of the
Periodic Table. An Element classified as a Transition Metals is
ductile, malleable, and able to conduct electricity and heat.
Facts about the
the
Discovery
and History of the Zinc
Element
Zinc alloys have been used
since ancient times by the Asians, Greeks, Chinese and Romans. Zinc was discovered by
the chemist Andreas Marggraf
in 1746. It was isolated two years earlier by Anton von Swab.
Occurrence the Zinc Element
Obtained from zinc
blende & calamine
Zinc is the fourth most common metal in use
Associated Uses of Zinc
Die castings by the automobile industry
Used to form a wide variety of alloys
Galvanizing metals
Electric fuses
Anodes
Rolled zinc is used as part of the containers of batteries
Zinc oxide is used in paints
Zinc chloride used as a deodorant
Zinc chloride used as a wood preservative
Zinc sulfide is used in luminescents
Medical use to treat rashes
Meter cases
Roofing
Gutters
Zinc phosphate
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