Zinc Ore

Zinc Ore

Zinc ore is a naturally occurring mineral that contains zinc, a metal essential for various industrial applications. The most commonly mined zinc ore is sphalerite (zinc sulfide), but other types include smithsonite (zinc carbonate), hemimorphite (zinc silicate), and franklinite (zinc, manganese, and iron oxide). These ores are found in deposits that formed over millions of years through geological processes, typically associated with the presence of sulfur and other minerals.

Zinc ore is extracted from the earth through mining operations, where it is then processed to separate the zinc from other minerals and impurities. The extracted zinc is used in a wide range of applications, including galvanizing steel to prevent corrosion, manufacturing alloys such as brass, producing batteries, and in various chemical and pharmaceutical products.