More than 10 million metric tons of zinc metal were mined and refined in 2009, and about 1.5 million tons were subsequently alloyed into the Zamak and ZA family of zinc die casting alloys used for the production of a wide range of quality consumer and industrial products. The fourth most commonly used metal in the world, zinc's unique characteristics make it an ideal engineering material. The wide range of excellent mechanical and physical properties, advanced casting processes and extensive choice of surface finishes enable zinc alloys to be specified for die castings used in a large selection of products, from electronics and appliances to automotive and decorative home hardware.
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