Zinc

Z 30 65.38 g/molTransition Metal

Group

Period

Block

Occurrence

Exploding white dwarfs 56%Exploding massive stars 44%Geochemical class: Chalcophile

Biological Role

Humans: MicronutrientPlants: EssentialMicrobes: Essential

History

~1000 BCE (discovery)

Indians

1746 (isolation)

Andreas Sigismund Marggraf

Named By

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Latin Name

Zincum

Solar System

Sun

Meteorites

Earth's crust

Oceans

Humans