Zinc is a chemical element with symbol Zn and atomic number 30. It is the first element in group 12 of the periodic table. In some respects zinc is chemically similar to magnesium: both elements exhibit only one normal oxidation state (+2), and the Zn^2+ and Mg^2+ ions are of similar size.

Atomic Weight:  65.38
Density:        7.14 g/cm3<
Melting Point:  419.53 °C
Boiling Point:  907 °C