Market Data
Price
$ 1.6242
Ask
$1.63
24h Change
-0.62%
About Zinc
Zinc is the fourth most used metal globally, primarily for galvanizing steel to prevent corrosion. Also used in alloys (brass) and zinc-carbon batteries.
- Chemical symbol Zn, atomic number 30
- ~50% of production used for galvanizing steel
- Essential micronutrient for human health
- China is the largest producer and consumer
- Often trades as a proxy for construction and infrastructure demand