Difference between revisions of "Zinc"
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{{Element | name=Zinc| symbol=Zn | anumber=30 | amass= 65.4 amu| noe=30 | class= | cstructure= Hexagonal | color= Blue | date= 1746 | discname= Andreas Marggraf | origname= From the German word ''zin'' (meaning tin) | uses=Metal coating, rust protection (galvanising), brass, bronze, nickel | obtained=Zinc blende, calamine}} | {{Element | name=Zinc| symbol=Zn | anumber=30 | amass= 65.4 amu| noe=30 | class= | cstructure= Hexagonal | color= Blue | date= 1746 | discname= Andreas Marggraf | origname= From the German word ''zin'' (meaning tin) | uses=Metal coating, rust protection (galvanising), 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. | ||
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| + | Zinc Oxide (ZnO) is not soluble in water, and is effective as a sunblock (the pigmentation absorbs light). | ||
Revision as of 22:40, November 10, 2007
| Zinc | |
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| Properties | |
| Atomic symbol | Zn |
| Atomic number | 30 |
| 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 (galvanising), 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.
Zinc Oxide (ZnO) is not soluble in water, and is effective as a sunblock (the pigmentation absorbs light).
