Zinc
Zinc (from German Zink) is a chemical element in the periodic table that has the symbol Zn and atomic number 30.
Precautions
Metallic zinc is not considered to be toxic, but there is a condition called zinc shakes or zinc chills that can be induced by the inhalation of freshly formed zinc oxide. Excessive intake of zinc can promote deficiency in other dietary minerals.
Related Topics:
Zinc oxide - Dietary minerals
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Notable characteristics |
| ► | Applications |
| ► | History |
| ► | Biological role |
| ► | Abundance |
| ► | Zinc production |
| ► | Compounds |
| ► | Isotopes |
| ► | Precautions |
| ► | References |
| ► | External links |
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