•        Anti-Corrosion Coatings:

The primary use is in zinc-rich paints and coatings to protect steel and other metals from corrosion in industrial, marine, and automotive applications. 

•        Chemical Industry:

o        Reducing Agent: Used in organic synthesis, metal purification, and recovery processes. 

o        Desulfurization: Removes sulfur compounds from fuels. 

o        Precursor: A starting material for various zinc salts and compounds. 

•        Rubber and Plastics:

Improves strength, ductility, durability, and resistance to UV and ozone degradation. 

•        Batteries:

Serves as an anode material in zinc-carbon and zinc-air batteries. 

•        Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics:

Incorporated into skin ointments and creams for its antimicrobial properties and used in various drug formulations and health supplements. 

•        Agriculture:

Used as a micronutrient supplement in fertilizers to promote healthy plant growth. 

•        Fireworks:

Used to create bright, glowing effects