Zinc (Zn)
Zinc lacks the personality and strong associations of many other metals, for example the premium, lightweight associations of magnesium or the luxury associated with silver. Visually it’s not that striking either, but it is still a very important material, not just in its own right but also as a partner for other metals.
Zinc alloys can be characterized as the metals most likely to be used as alternatives to plastics for making complex components. Zinc has a silvery bluegrey colour and is the third most used non-ferrous metal after aluminium and copper. According to the US Bureau of Mines, the average person will use 331 kg (730 lb) of zinc in his or her lifetime.
Its low melting point is one of the key reasons zinc is such an ideal ...
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