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What is Zinc?

• Zinc is the chemical element and is number thirty (30) on the periodic table.
• Zinc is also commonly called “Spelter”.
• It was discovered in 1746 by Andreas Marggraf.
• The symbol for zinc is Zn.
• Zinc is a transition metal.
• The crystal structure of zinc is hexagonal.
• Number of electrons per shell: 2, 8, 18, 2
• Number of Protons/Electrons: 30
• Number of Neutrons: 35

Interesting Facts

• The element name is believed to come from the German word ‘zinke’, which means "pointed".
• Uses of zinc include: metal coating, rust protection, brass, bronze and nickel.
• It naturally exists in the air, water, soil, biospher and the Earth's seawater.
• Zinc makes up about 75 parts per million of the Earth's crust.
• It is found in several ores from the principal mining areas in China, Australia and Peru.
• Zinc is usually found with other elements like copper.
• It is usually a blue-gray metallic color.
• Zinc powder is a component in alkaline batteries.
• In humans, high concentrations of zinc are found in the eyes.
• Zinc can be limitlessly recycled.
• Zinc is also created when supernovas happen.
• Zinc deficiency is ranked as the 5th leading risk factor in causing diseases worldwide.

These are the properties of Zinc.