In general, about half of the zinc consumed finds its way into galvanizing steel, where it serves to prevent corrosion. Zinc is also used as an oxide in a variety of industries, including the chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, paint, rubber, and agricultural industries. The market offers a variety of wrought alloys in the form of flat-rolled, wire-drawn, extruded, and forged products, as well as products made from other metals. Their use in the construction industry includes the production of roofing, downspouts, gutters, flashligh...
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