Zinc forms many alloys with other metals such as brass, German silver, nickel silver, typewriter metal and solders. Zinc alloys are used in die-castings for the car industry.
The metal acts as both the container and as an electrode in zinc-carbon batteries. The drawback of this dual use is that the electrode is consumed when the battery is in use, getting thinner until eventually the battery starts leaking.
Zinc is an essential trace element for animals and plants.
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Zinc oxide, a white powder, is a versatile compound that has many uses.
It is used in sun block, make-up and in ointments such as calamine lotion.
It is also used in the rubber industry, concrete manufacturing and in paints.
