There is a wide range of applications for zinc in current markets. An indication of typical applications is shown below.
- Galvanising steel to prevent corrosion and rust
- Diecast, notably in the automobile industry
- Brass (70% copper, 30% zinc) is particularly rust-resistant and so is used to make the hulls of sailing boats and other marine hardware.
- Batteries and health
Global zinc demand is forecast to grow at an annual average rate of 2.7% until 2015, equivalent to an additional 322,000 tonnes each year.
Asia is expected to record the fastest rate of growth over the forecast period and to account for two-thirds of the global increase in demand in absolute terms.
In late February 2008, three-month delivery zinc was last trading at $US2383 per tonne.
Further information on the zinc market:
http://www.metalin.com/zinc_solvent.html
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