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Zinc, being a metal, is in most applications a good conducter. Zinc-Oxide, however, is a poor conducter. A comparison of what makes insulators and conducters of electricity, would yield a better answer.
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What is a gas often used as an insulator?
A gas often used a an insulator
What is the metal used for galvanising iron?
It is the element zinc in its molten state that we dip iron or steel into to galvanize it.
How is zinc used in technology?
Zinc chloride- in deodorants Zinc pyrithione- anti-dandruff shampoos Zinc sulfide- in luminescent paints Zinc ditheye or zinc methyl- in the organic laboratory
Why is granulated zinc used instead of a block?
If there is Block of zinc, only the zinc on the surface gets exposed to the other reactants but if there is granulated zinc because of its more surface area the zinc is more exposed so the granulated zinc is used for the greater reaction rate.
What is a zinc nail?
a zinc nail is iron nail coating zinc on the surface for corrosion resistance purpose,most commonly used in concrete nail
Is a zinc a insulator?
No, Zinc is a conductor of electricity.
Is iodine an insulator?
Iodine is not used as an insulator.
What is a gas often used as an insulator?
A gas often used a an insulator
What in zinc used for?
Zinc is commonly used in coins.
Is brick an insulator or conductor?
an insulator. that's why it's used in building
What is zinc metal used for?
zinc
Is zinc used in pennies?
Yes zinc is used in pennies and it is used in sunscreen.
What of the following is an example of a thermal insulator A still air B gold C zinc D lead?
Still air.
Is polyvinyl chloride an insulator of electricity?
yes, its an insulator. its a type of insulator used for wires, cables, etc
What is the metal used for galvanising iron?
It is the element zinc in its molten state that we dip iron or steel into to galvanize it.
Is the element Argon a conductor or an insulator?
Argon is an insulator and it is also becoming more popular as in insulator used in windows!
Why is zinc and not copper is used for the recovery of silver from cyanide complex?
Zinc is used to precipitate gold from gold cyanide. Zinc will react to form zinc cyanide.
