Zinc

=Zinc=


 * Atomic Number: 30**


 * Protons: 30**


 * Electrons:30**


 * Neutrons:35**


 * Average Atomic Mass: 65.409**


 * Isotopes:** Zinc-64, Zinc- 66, Zinc-67, Zinc-68, Zinc-70


 * Discovery:** The Element Zinc was discovered by Andreas Marggraf in the 1500's in Germany.
 * Name:** Zinc comes from the German word "//zink//"


 * Uses:** Large quantities of zinc are used to produce die castings, which are used extensively by the automotive, electrical, and hardware industries.


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[|Zinc's isotopes] [|How Zinc is used.] >
 * Sources**
 * [|History of Zinc on WebElements]
 * Photo: [|Zinc Photo.]
 * Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99wPiMb-k0o