Density
7.14 g/cm³ (liquid at melting point)
Discovery
Known since ancient times (Isolated in 1746)
Discovery
Zinc was known in ancient times, but it was first isolated in 1746 by Andreas Marggraf.
Common Uses
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Used for galvanizing steel to prevent corrosion
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Essential in brass (copper-zinc alloy) production
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Applied in zinc oxide for rubber and cosmetics
Interesting Facts
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Zinc is crucial for human health in trace amounts.
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It is the fourth most used metal worldwide.
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Zinc-carbon batteries were among the first widely used dry-cell batteries.
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