Zinc (Zn) Properties, Applications
Introduction. Zinc is a bluishwhite metal with a lustrous appearance. It is brittle by nature, but exhibits good malleability and ductility at higher temperatures. The atomic number of zinc is 30 and is represented by the symbol Zn. It belongs to the dblock, period 4 and group 12 of the periodic table. Zinc occupies an important place in biological well being.