Uses of Zinc and Its Compounds in Various Industries

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What is the most important application of zinc in terms of the world's consumption of this metal?

  • Corrosion protection (correct)
  • Zinc oxide
  • Injection molding
  • Zinc sheets

Which sector uses zinc primarily for bodywork applications?

  • Automotive sector (correct)
  • Aviation sector
  • Healthcare sector
  • Construction sector

What percentage of the zinc consumption in corrosion control is represented by continuous hot-dip galvanizing of steel strips?

  • 40%
  • 60% (correct)
  • 50%
  • 70%

What represents 40% of the zinc tonnage used in hot-dip galvanizing?

<p>Discontinuous hot-dip galvanization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary pharmaceutical application of zinc chloride?

<p>Disinfectant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three functions of zinc when used as a corrosion-resistant final coat?

<p>Barrier effect, Patina formation, Cathodic protection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following materials is NOT typically used in combination with zinc for corrosion protection?

<p>Nitrate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of zinc makes it an attractive material for architects?

<p>Easy shaping and excellent corrosion resistance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which sector would one commonly find applications of zinc chloride?

<p>Pharmaceutical industry (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the atomic weight of zinc?

<p>65.37 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which century did people start making bracelets and statues containing zinc?

<p>5th century BC (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Latin name for zinc?

<p>Zincum (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much of the Earth's crust does zinc account for?

<p>0.01% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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