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{{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}}
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{{Element | name=Zinc| symbol=Zn | anumber=30 | amass= 65.4 amu| noe=30 | class= Transition Metal | cstructure= Hexagonal | color= Blue | date= 1746 | discname= Andreas Marggraf | origname= From the German word ''zin'' (meaning tin) | uses=Metal coating, rust protection, brass, bronze, nickel | obtained=Zinc blende, calamine}}
  
 
Zinc is a chemical element in the periodic table that has the symbol Zn and atomic number 30. In some historical and sculptural contexts, it is (or was) known as spelter.
 
Zinc is a chemical element in the periodic table that has the symbol Zn and atomic number 30. In some historical and sculptural contexts, it is (or was) known as spelter.

Revision as of 06:38, May 17, 2007

Zinc
Properties
Atomic symbol Zn
Atomic number 30
Classification Transition Metal
Atomic mass 65.4 amu
Other Information
Date of discovery 1746
Name of discoverer Andreas Marggraf
Name origin From the German word zin (meaning tin)
Uses Metal coating, rust protection, brass, bronze, nickel
Obtained from Zinc blende, calamine


Zinc is a chemical element in the periodic table that has the symbol Zn and atomic number 30. In some historical and sculptural contexts, it is (or was) known as spelter.

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