The bluish-white metallic element (Zn) is hard, brittle, and a good conductor of electricity. Zinc has relatively low melting and boiling points, at 419.5 degrees C and 907C, respectively. Zinc is the ...

Zinc traditionally has a valence of two, meaning two electrons take part in the element's chemical reaction. A new article shows that the chemistry of zinc can be fundamentally changed, making it ...

If zinc had a slogan it would be the metal with might. And also: chemical element with a cause. More than half of the 12 million tons of zinc produced each year is used to protect steel from corrosion ...

You might know that zinc—element number 30 on the periodic table—is used for galvanizing iron and steel. Here’s some things you might not know. Getty Images It saves lives. In developing countries, ...

A trace element necessary for a healthy immune system, zinc helps to stimulate the activity of about 100 enzymes in human body. A lack of zinc can make a person more susceptible to diseases and ...

The “common cold” is just that -- common. Adults get an average of three colds per year, and children can get as many as eight to 10. Over-the-counter antihistamines, decongestants and pain relievers ...