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How dense is zinc compared with other common metals?

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A labeled diagram of the periodic table entry for zinc, showing its atomic number 30, symbol Zn, atomic weight 65.38, electron configuration, name, hexagonal crystal structure, solid state at room temperature, and classification as a transition metal.
zinc

Zinc has a density of approximately 7.13 grams per cubic centimeter at 25 °C.12

When compared to other common metals, zinc is considered to have a moderate density. For context, it is less dense than common heavy metals such as iron (which has a density of approximately 7.87 grams per cubic centimeter), copper (approximately 8.96 grams per cubic centimeter), and lead, but it is significantly denser than light structural metals like aluminum (approximately 2.70 grams per cubic centimeter).

This density, combined with its relatively low melting point of 420 °C, makes zinc a versatile material for various industrial applications, including galvanizing and the production of brass alloys.12