zinc

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Instead, some sodium atoms replace zinc atoms, slightly loosening the glass structure and changing its properties.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

It views South32’s 3Q results as “a mixed set,” highlighting misses in copper, zinc and manganese production offset by better-than-expected aluminum output.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

AFP visited the remote border zone and saw three buildings reduced to rubble, their scorched zinc roofing twisted among the debris.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

"We found cadmium, cobalt, copper, zinc, and nickel," she explained.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Behind the butcher were cages with fresh chickens waiting to be killed for the buyer, and before him was a big zinc washbasin filled with fresh fish.

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep