Zinc was discovered by Andreas Marggraf at 1746 in Germany.
Origin of name: from the German word "zink".
Atomic Number: 30
Atomic Weight: 65.38
Melting Point: 692.68 K (419.53°C or 787.15°F)
Boiling Point: 1180 K (907°C or 1665°F)
Density: 7.134 grams per cubic centimeter
Phase at Room Temperature: Solid
Element Classification: Metal
Period Number: 4 Group Number: 12 Group Name: none