Zinc

Zinc

Zinc, number 30 on the periodic table and a bluish-white metallic element, exists naturally in air, water and soil. It is present everywhere in the environment. All life on earth has evolved in the presence of zinc. Natural processes such as erosion, forest fires, aerosol formation above the seas and volcanic eruptions continuously transport Zinc. Zinc melts at about 420° C and boils at about 907° C. Zinc is efficient for plants. Zinc-deficient soils present in many parts of the world are a cause of low crop yields. Not only does it help plants but also the human body. It is responsible for the proper functioning of more than 300 enzymes in the human body, and is vital for the immune system. It will also fight against cold symptoms and reduce the length of a cold up to 7 days.

Modern life is inconceivable without zinc. Zinc is the third most used nonferrous metal. The average person will use 730 pounds of zinc in his or her lifetime. Zinc's principal use is to protect steel from corrosion. It can guarantee no rust for up to 12 years. Zinc is also used to purify water an...