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Zinc

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Industry Usage

Zinc is commonly referenced in construction and manufacturing disciplines.

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The machine's components have a durable zinc coating.
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Physical Properties

Remember that zinc has a distinctive blue-white color and anti-corrosion properties.

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You can identify zinc in that alloy by its blue-white sheen.
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Not Zinc Paint

Don't confuse actual zinc metal with 'zinc paint,' which contains zinc for rust protection.

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The bridge is coated with zinc paint, not made of solid zinc.
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