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The document discusses facts about zinc including that it is naturally occurring and essential for human health. Zinc is the fourth most widely consumed metal and is used in products like galvanization, alloys, and die casting. It is also important for processes in the human body like immune function, wound healing, and protein production.

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Infographic About Zinc

The document discusses facts about zinc including that it is naturally occurring and essential for human health. Zinc is the fourth most widely consumed metal and is used in products like galvanization, alloys, and die casting. It is also important for processes in the human body like immune function, wound healing, and protein production.

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Fun Facts About Zinc

Zinc is a natural component of the earth and


inherent in our environment. Zinc is present not
only in rock and soil, but also in air, water and
the biosphere. Even plants, animals and humans
contain zinc.

Zinc is currently the 4th most


widely consumed metal in
the world after iron,
aluminum, and copper.

Zinc oxide can be used in


ointments, creams, and lotions
to protect against sunburn and
other damage to the skin caused
by ultraviolet light.

U.S. Lincoln Memorial pennies dated after


1983 are made of 97.5% zinc and plated with
a thin copper coating.

7 WAYS ZINC HELPSTHE


HUMAN BODY
ESSENTIAL
1. Boosts the immune
ELEMENT system
2. Prevents lower
Zinc is an essential trace
respiratory infections
element. It is a nutrient
3. Treats acne
found in cells throughout
4. Makes proteins & DNA
the body and is needed
5. Helps the body to grow
to stay healthy. − But too
and develop properly
much can be harmful.
6. Heals wounds
U.S. National Institute of Health 7. Provides proper senses
of taste and smell

About three-fourths of zinc


used is consumed as metal −
• Coating to protect iron and
steel from corrosion
(galvanized metal)
• Alloying metal to make bronze
and brass
• Zinc-based die casting
applications
• Rolled zinc for building
purposes, like roofing

Zinc is used by the rubber, chemical,


paint, and agricultural industries. It is
well suited for use as a coating for
protecting iron and steel products
from corrosion.

Delivering Value to Industry


Thermo Scientific Instruments and Equipment
Accurately Analyze and Identify Elements

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