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Zi

Zinc
Used as a galvanic coating on steel to prevent corrosion and is used as a constituent of various alloy systems.
Zinc Blende
An old name for Zinc Sulphide.
Zinc Chloride

ZnCl2

A white crystalline compound.

Zinc Chromate
Bright yellow pigment which chemically is substantially zinc chromate, although its precise composition is rather complex. Its chief use is in anti-corrosive paints and primers for steel.

Zinc Oxide

ZnO

Used as a constituent of creams for its soothing qualities.

Zinc Plating
The application of a zinc coating by galvanizing or electrogalvanizing.
Zinc Sulphate

ZnSO4

Water soluble.

Zinc Sulphide

ZnS

The commenest zinc ore, known as Sphalerite or Zinc Blende.

Zinc Vapour Deposition
A process in which zinc vapour is deposited in a vacuum.
Zincography
Process of etching unprotected parts of a zinc plate with strong acids to produce a printing surface.
Z-Intercept
The point at which a line crosses the z-axis.
Zip Fuel
A boron-base high-energy liquid propellant.
Zirconium
The metal is extremely corrosion resistant due to the formation of a stable oxide film.
Zirconium Oxide
Used in enamels and ceramic coatings.

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