Atomic Number of Zinc (+ facts: Uses, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has an atomic number, even Zinc. But what is an "Atomic Number"?

The atomic number of a chemical element is the number of protons found in the nucleus of the atom of that element.

Ok so I'll take you through some interesting facts and data about Zinc (That most people don't know).

Zinc Overview

Atomic Number

30

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Symbol

Zn (Zinc)

Description

Bluish-silver, ductile metal.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

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

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.

Discovery

Discovered By: Known to the ancients.

Year: Unknown

Location: Germany

Name Origin

German: zink (German for tin).

Atomic Mass

65,39

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

Colored Periodic Table

Need an editable periodic table to edit? Maybe add your school logo, work team or anything else to maker your paper look cool?

Along with basic atom / element information (like Zinc-Zn atomic number and all the other atom data), it also comes with color coded info about: State (Gas, Liquid or Solid at room temperature), Groups/series details and much more...

How about an incentive to share this post? (You will help other colleagues find this blog)

Download and enjoy this complete and colored periodic table for you to edit and enjoy. It's in an editable excel format or .ods (open).
[lock][Download excel ##download##]
[Download open .ods format ##download##][/lock]