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No it is not, zinc is an metal element.
An alloy is a mix of two metals or more.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoTheir are several alloys of zinc but most common is Brasswhich contains Copper and Zinc.
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∙ 13y agobrass.It is a common alloy for zinc and copper.
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∙ 11y agoit can used for lotion, sunblock, making glass, hearing aid batteries, and much much more that i don't know about
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∙ 6y agoZinc is only a chemical element.
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Can you solder zamak alloys with brass?
brass is an alloy of cooper and zinc
Is zinc a rare or common element?
Zinc is a common element.
What is mixed with copper to make brass?
Brass is mainly an alloy of copper and zinc. Some alloys do have small amounts of arsenic added also.
Is zinc a pure substance or a mixture?
Nope, it's an element. Zinc (Zn) is element #30 on the periodic table.
What is the common oxidation number for zinc?
Zinc will be 2+ in most cases.
Major alloys of zinc?
Zamak 3,5,7,8,12 and 27 are common known alloys of zinc john449182@hotmail.com
What cause zinc to rust?
Zinc doesn't rust; zinc protect iron (and alloys) from rusting.
What has the author Gene O Cowie written?
Gene O. Cowie has written: 'Zinc alloy castings' -- subject(s): Die castings, Zinc alloys 'Designing in zinc' -- subject(s): Zinc alloys
What alloys are formed by the combination of co pper and zinc?
The important alloys of copper and zinc from an industrial point of view are the brasses comprised within certain limits of zinc content.
How do people come in contact with zinc?
If you mean zinc poisoning, then People who heat zinc alloys and metals coated with zinc such as welders.
Does zinc usually combine with copper?
Alloys of zinc and copper are well known. There are no chemical compounds of zinc and copper.
Why is zinc in paint?
The zinc oxide (ZnO) is the most used white pigment. Zinc (as metal) is used for plating iron alloys.
Why is zinc important to animals?
Zinc is a commonly used metal, used in pure form in some applications and widely used as an alloying element. Examples: galvanized steel (coated with Zn to provide corrosion protection), zinc die casting alloys, Cu-Zn alloys (different types of brass), Zn in solder and brazing alloys, to name a few.
Can you solder zamak alloys with brass?
brass is an alloy of cooper and zinc
Why is zinc?
Zinc is a commonly used metal, used in pure form in some applications and widely used as an alloying element. Examples: galvanized steel (coated with Zn to provide corrosion protection), zinc die casting alloys, Cu-Zn alloys (different types of brass), Zn in solder and brazing alloys, to name a few.
What has the author Thomas East Lones written?
Thomas East Lones has written: 'Zinc and its alloys' -- subject(s): Zinc
What do alloys and synthetic fibers have in common?
What do alloys and synthetic fibers have in common?
