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{{Element | name=Zinc| symbol=Zn | anumber=30 | amass= 65.4 amu| noe=30 | class=  | cstructure= Hexagonal | color= Bluish gray | date= 1746 | discname= Andreas Marggraf | origname= From the German word ''zinke'' (meaning jagged or tooth-like) | uses=Metal coating, rust protection (galvanization), [[brass]] | obtained=Zinc blende, calamine}}

{{Element | name=Zinc| symbol=Zn | anumber=30 | amass= 65.4 amu| noe=30 | class=  | cstructure= Hexagonal | color= Bluish gray | date= 1746 | discname= Andreas Marggraf | origname= From the German word ''zinke'' (meaning jagged or tooth-like) | uses=Metal coating, rust protection (galvanization), [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 | obtained=Zinc blende, calamine}}

'''Zinc''' is one of the oldest metals known to mankind.<ref>[ Zinc, Wide Usage of a Modest Metal: One of the Earliest Metals to have Appeared in Human History]</ref>

'''Zinc''' is one of the oldest metals known to mankind.<ref>[http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Zinc, Wide Usage of a Modest Metal: One of the Earliest Metals to have Appeared in Human History]</ref>

It is a [[element|chemical element]] with the symbol Zn and atomic number 30. In some historical and sculptural contexts, it is (or was) known as spelter.  It is a [[transition metal]].

It is a [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 element]] with the symbol Zn and atomic number 30. In some historical and sculptural contexts, it is (or was) known as spelter.  It is a [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 metal]].

Zinc is most commonly used to [[galvanization|galvanize]] other metals or alloys to make them [[corrosion]] resistant. It is also a main constituent of many coins.

Zinc is most commonly used to [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 other metals or alloys to make them [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 resistant. It is also a main constituent of many coins.

Zinc also is a [[trace element]] essential to life.  

Zinc also is a [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 element]] essential to life.  

Zinc lozenges have been claimed to lessen the duration of the common cold, but

Zinc lozenges have been claimed to lessen the duration of the common cold, but

:As with more traditional over-the-counter medications, evidence that these products help reduce the duration of colds or lessen symptoms is mostly subjective, says Linda Lambert, cold and flu program director at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease.<ref> [http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-67520659.html Zinc may lessen length, severity of cold]</ref>

:As with more traditional over-the-counter medications, evidence that these products help reduce the duration of colds or lessen symptoms is mostly subjective, says Linda Lambert, cold and flu program director at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease.<ref> [http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Zinc may lessen length, severity of cold]</ref>

Small pieces of zinc can burn with a blue flame.

Small pieces of zinc can burn with a blue flame.

[[File:Zinc burning.JPG|thumb|Zinc burning]]

[http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 burning.JPG|thumb|Zinc burning]]

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[[Category:Metals]]

[[Category:Metals]]