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A major application of zinc is corrosion-resistant plating of [[iron]] (hot-dip galvanizing). Other applications for zinc are electrical batteries, small non-structural castings, and alloys such as [[brass]]. | A major application of zinc is corrosion-resistant plating of [[iron]] (hot-dip galvanizing). Other applications for zinc are electrical batteries, small non-structural castings, and alloys such as [[brass]]. Additionally, mixing zinc with hydrochloric acid produces hydrogen gas. | ||
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Revision as of 00:16, 16 March 2026
Zinc is a chemical element with the symbol Zn and atomic number 30. Zinc is a slightly brittle metal at room temperature and has a silvery-greyish appearance when oxidation is removed.
Uses
A major application of zinc is corrosion-resistant plating of iron (hot-dip galvanizing). Other applications for zinc are electrical batteries, small non-structural castings, and alloys such as brass. Additionally, mixing zinc with hydrochloric acid produces hydrogen gas.
Dependencies
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