| − | Zinc is a chemical element in the periodic table that has the symbol Zc and atomic number 27. In some historical and sculptural contexts, it is (or was) known as spelter. | + | {{Element | name=Zinc| symbol=Zn | anumber=30<ref>[http://www.webelements.com/webelements/elements/text/Zn/key.html Web Elements] on 10/4/07</ref> | amass= | noe=30 | class= | cstructure=Metallic | color=Silver | date= | discname= | origname= | uses=[[Galvinisation]] of steel or iron to prevent rusting. | obtained=Sulphide ores}} |