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