This document provides information on the physical and chemical properties of zinc, as well as its various applications and production processes. Some key points:
- Zinc has a melting point of 419.6°C and boiling point of 906°C. It has a crystal structure of HCP and density of 7.14 g/cm3.
- Its main uses include galvanization to prevent corrosion, die casting due to its low melting point, and in producing alloys like brass and bronze.
- Zinc is extracted from zinc ores through mining, crushing, roasting, and pyrometallurgical or hydrometallurgical processes to produce zinc metal.
- Its alloys have applications in