Atomic Mass Zn (& Secrets: Uses, Sources and more...) 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has mass, an important physical property, even Zinc. But how do we know how much does a Zn atom weight?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol, let's say Zn, we can open any periodic table and search for Zinc.

In the case of Zinc the answer is 65,39. However there is a lot of funny facts about Zinc that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Zinc Overview

Zn Atomic Mass

65,39

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Atomic Symbol

Zn (Zinc)

Name Origin

German: zink (German for tin).

Description

Bluish-silver, ductile metal.

Atomic Number

30

Learn more about the atomic number.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Known to the ancients.

Year: Unknown

Location: Germany

Uses

Used to coat other metal (galvanizing) to protect them from rusting. Also used in alloys such as brass, bronze, nickel. Also in solder, cosmetics and pigments.

Sources

Found in the minerals zinc blende (sphalerite) (ZnS), calamine, franklinite, smithsonite (ZnCO3), willemite, and zincite (ZnO).

Want to learn more details and data about Zinc (Zn)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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