INORGANIC CHEMISTRY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site zinc (Zn) A bluish-white, lustrous, metallic element that is brittle at room temperatures but malleable when heated. It is used to form a wide variety of alloys including brass, bronze, German silver various solders, and nickel silver, in galvanizing iron and other metals, for electric fuses, anodes, and meter cases, and in roofing, gutters, and various household objects. atomic number 30 relative atomic mass 65.37 relative density 7.14 (25 °C) melting point 419.5 °C (787.1 °F) boiling point 908 °C (1,666 °F) Related category    • INORGANIC CHEMISTRY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP