Zinc: superhero of the metal world
Aug 24, 2020
4 minutes
BY STUART THOMAS
CAR PARTS, fertiliser, roof tiles … a random assortment of items, but they do all share something in common: the lesser-known but remarkably prevalent mineral, zinc. You might vaguely recall having seen zinc on the ingredients list of some or other product that you use, but never gave it a second thought, or perhaps you’re fully aware of its versatility and multitude of uses. Either way, some of its applications may well still surprise you.
Zinc, in various compounds, can be used in numerous ways. Its uses in the world can be traced throughout history, even as far back
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