Zinc

Zinc (Zn) is a versatile metal known for its corrosion resistance and malleability. It has a bluish-white appearance and is primarily used as an anti-corrosion agent in galvanization processes to protect steel from rusting. Zinc is also crucial in alloy formulations, enhancing properties such as hardness and strength. Industries ranging from construction and automotive to electronics and pharmaceuticals utilize zinc extensively. It plays a vital role in the global economy due to its widespread application in infrastructure projects, manufacturing, and healthcare products.

Zinc is also used in alloys such as brass, nickel silver and aluminium solder. Zinc oxide is widely used in the manufacture of various products such as paints, rubber, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, plastics, inks, soaps, batteries, textiles and electrical equipment. Zinc is extensively used in making alloys, especially brass, which is an alloy of copper and zinc Special High-Grade Zinc Ingots(SHG). are used to make alloys such as Zamak 3, Zamak 5, ZA27 and many others. It finds use in industries such as Roofing Sheets, Jewellery, chemicals, Pharmaceutical industries and many others

Specifications

  • Zn : 99.95% min ( High Grade)
  • Zn : 99.995% min ( Special High Grade ) ( LME REGISTERED)

Size of the ingot 25kgs

Dimension: L 430x B 210x H 35-40 mm

Zn

99.995 MIN

Pb

0.003 MAX

Cd

0.002 MAX

Fe

0.001 MAX

Cu

0.001 MAX

Sn

0.001 MAX

Uses of zinc ingots

  • Hot dip galvanizing

  • Electroplating galvanising

  • Zinc plating

  • Zinc Die Casting Alloy



Element  characteristics and Properties

Atomic number

30

Atomic weight

65.39

Melting point

420 °C (788 °F)

Boiling point

907 °C (1,665 °F)

Density

7.133 grams/cm3 at 25 °C (68 °F)

 

 

The approximate breakdown of the use of zinc annually:

  • 50% Galvanizing
  • 17% Die-casting
  • 17% Brass & Bronze
  • 6% Rolled Zinc
  • 6% Chemicals