Is Zinc Magnetic? (No. It’s Not)

Is Zinc Magnetic? (No. It’s Not)

Zinc is a chemical element with the atomic number 30. It is the 24th most abundant mineral in the Earth’s crust and has five stable isotopes. Zinc was most likely named by the alchemist Paracelsus after the German word Zinke meaning “a prong’s spike/tooth”.  Have you ever wondered if zinc is magnetic? In this article,…

Basic Metals That We Use in Our Daily Life

Basic Metals That We Use in Our Daily Life

Take a look around the home. Have you ever thought about what unites that cutlery you are eating with or the sterling stud you are wearing? They are all composed of metal or metal alloys and they play a BIG PART in our everyday life. This article is all about the common metals we interact…