Zinc is a silvery white metal used throughout industrial manufacturing. This metal us used to create die casts that help create parts and components for a wide range of industries such as automotive, aerospace, and other industries. Another form or zinc, called zinc oxide, may be placed into paints, inks, plastics, pharmaceuticals, and even batteries. …
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Centuries before it was identified as an element, zinc was used to make brass (an alloy of zinc and copper) and for medicinal purposes. Metallic zinc and zinc oxide were produced in India somewhere between the 11th and 14th centuries and in China in the 17th century, although the discovery of pure metallic zinc is credited to the German chemist Andreas Marggraf, who isolated the element in 1746. In modern times, Zinc is the 4th most widely consumed metal in the world after aluminum, iron, and copper.
The key property of Zinc, in its various uses, is the relatively slow and predictable rate of corrosion of Zinc compared to steel. As a result, Zinc’s most important uses is in galvanizing, the process of covering steel with a layer of Zinc for protection from corrosion. This is commonly used to protect roofing sheets, girders, nails, ladders, and buckets, and can be achieved by dipping the item in the molten metal or by electrolytic plating. Zinc and Zinc alloys are also used extensively to produce die-casting alloys where they compete fiercely with aluminum. Zinc sheet has many uses, including the cases for dry-cell batteries and the construction industry.
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Zinc Sheets designed for food grade service, such as counter tops, bar tops, decorative items. We recommend the use of the .027 for sinks, counters, and bar tops. Since a 39″ x 96″ sheet can weigh 35 lb., we suggest that for certain installations, such as cabinet surfaces, the use of our .020:” thickness should be considered. We stock several thickness and our most popular grade is .027” thick. It also comes in an .019, .040″ and .060″ thicknesses. The .030″ sheets are produced in one standard size of 39″ x 96″. Other sizes, such as 120” long, are available for special order. Forms: - .027" x 39.37" x 96" (22 Gauge)
- .060" x 39.37" x 96" (15 Gauge)
- .040" x 39.37" x 96" (18 Gauge)
Belmont Product Code 800.027S Nominal Composition: - 99.99% Zn
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Zinc Metal is used in multiple applications. Excellent resistance to atmospheric corrosion, the major application for Zinc is galvanizing. Zinc's relatively low melting point and good tensile strength characteristics account for its use as die-casting alloy. Forms: - 3/4" and Down Mossy
- 40-30 Waffle
Belmont Product Code 8011 Nominal Composition: - 99% Zn
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Mainly used in galvanizing steel to prevent rusting, in zinc die casting alloys and in copper based alloys, such as brass. Zinc is also essential to the growth of many kinds of organisms, both plant and animal. Zinc also extends the life of other material such as steel (by hot dipping or electrogalvanizing), rubber and plastics (as an aging inhibitor) and wood (in paints) Forms: - 2-14 Mesh Shot
- 50 lb Slabs
Belmont Product Code 8000 Nominal Composition: - 99.99% Zn
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