Zinc

Zinc (from German Zink) is a chemical element in the periodic table that has the symbol Zn and atomic number 30.

Abundance

Zinc is the 23rd most abundant element in the earth's crust. The most heavily mined ores tend to contain roughly 10% iron as well as 40-50% zinc. Minerals from which zinc is extracted include sphalerite, zinc blende, smithsonite, calamine, and franklinite.

Related Topics:
Iron - Sphalerite - Zinc blende - Smithsonite - Calamine - Franklinite

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