ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ZINC
From German Zink, perhaps from Zinke prong, from its jagged appearance in the furnace.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ZINC»
Discover the use of
zinc in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
zinc and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
Learn about zinc, its importance, and its characteristics.
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Zinc Handbook: Properties, Processing, and Use In Design
Summarizes information on all aspects of metallic zinc and gives references to additional source material, including major books and reviews.
Explains the characteristics of zinc, where it is found, how it is used by humans, and its relationship to other elements found in the periodic table.
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Corrosion and Electrochemistry of
Zinc
Dr. Herbert Townsend of Bethlehem Steel called the book, "a well-written work of monumental importance . . . a useful source of information for students . . . engineers . . . and scientists".
Xiaoge Gregory Zhang, 1996
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Zinc Oxide: From Fundamental Properties Towards Novel ...
This book gives a comprehensive review of the present state of the art in ZnO R+D, including growth, doping, lattice dynamics, electric magnetic and optical properties.
Claus F. Klingshirn, Andreas Waag, Axel Hoffmann, 2010
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Zinc Biochemistry, Physiology, and Homeostasis: Recent ...
Chapters in this book review the remarkable advances in the field of zinc biology over the last decade.
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Zinc in Soils and Plants: Proceedings of the International ...
Proceedings of the International Symposium on `Zinc in Soils and Plants', held at The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, 27--28 September 1993
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Zinc Oxide Bulk, Thin Films and Nanostructures: Processing, ...
With an in-depth exploration of the following topics, this book covers the broad uses of zinc oxide within the fields of materials science and engineering: - Recent advances in bulk , thin film and nanowire growth of ZnO (including MBE, ...
Chennupati Jagadish, Stephen J. Pearton, 2011
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Corrosion Resistance of
Zinc and
Zinc Alloys
A cornerstone reference in the field, this work analyzes available information on the corrosion resistance of zinc and its alloys both as solid materials and as coatings on steel, detailing the corrosion resistance of zinc in atmospheric, ...
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Zinc Sculpture in America, 1850-1950
This book has 555 illustrations, 354 of which are in color. Carol Grissom is Senior Objects Conservator at the Smithsonian's Museum Conservation Institute.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ZINC»
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zinc is used in the context of the following news items.
The Failure Of Jessica Alba's Honest Company Sunscreen Explained
The mineral-based sunscreen component is zinc oxide, the chemical that conjures up memories of lifeguards strutting around with white cream on their noses. «Forbes, Aug 15»
Horsehead Holding (ZINC) Stock Drops After Moorseboro Facility …
Horsehead said the Mooresboro facility produced about 3,700 tons of zinc metal in June, compared to 4,100 tons in May and 2,800 tons in April. The lower ... «TheStreet.com, Jul 15»
Zinc, lead hit two-month lows
Zinc and lead hit their lowest levels in more than two months on inflows of inventories into warehouses, increasing concern about potential oversupply. «NEWS.com.au, Jun 15»
Zinc traders dig in as price rebounds
“It's going to be zinc's time in the sun,” says Kim Robinson, managing director. “There has been no exploration for a while and major deposits around the world ... «Financial Times, May 15»
Zinc and copper rally on the LME
Zinc hit its highest price in eight months on Tuesday and copper its loftiest since mid-December thanks to a combination of concern about supply shortfalls and ... «Sky News Australia, May 15»
The Common Man: The Case For Copper And Zinc
I've been thinking a lot about base metals lately, in particular copper and zinc. Part of my investment strategy is to find opportunities in the mining sector where ... «TheStreet.com, Apr 15»
Zinc Posts Longest Rally Since July on Supply Concerns at Mines
Zinc prices rose to cap the longest rally in eight months as inventory declines added to concerns that supplies will be tight as mines shut. Stockpiles monitored ... «Bloomberg, Apr 15»
Feds: 'Human factors,' faulty drain cause deadly zinc blast
PITTSBURGH —A 2010 explosion that killed two workers at a former Horsehead Corp. zinc oxide plant in western Pennsylvania was caused by recurring ... «WTAE Pittsburgh, Mar 15»
Sesa Sterlite Profit Beats Estimates as Zinc Cushions Oil Slump
Sesa Sterlite Ltd., an Indian metals and oil producer, posted a better-than-expected quarterly profit as higher earnings from its zinc business cushioned the ... «Bloomberg, Jan 15»
Vedanta to build R8.7bn Gamsberg zinc project
[miningmx.com] – UK-listed mining group Vedanta Resources said it had approved an in principle investment of $782m (R8.7bn) in the Gamsberg zinc deposit ... «Mining MX, Nov 14»