What You Will Receive You will receive a 4ml glass vial of 99.99% pure zinc metal in a granular/pellet-like form as shown in the pictures. The Facts - Zinc goes by many names through history: zincum, zinken, Indian tin, tutanego, calamine, and spinter. With an atomic number of 30, it is a chemical element. - Zinc is a bluish-white, lustrous, diamagnetic metal. - Zinc generates a characteristic sound when bent, similar to tin cry. - Humans have been using zinc for at least 1,100 years. - Common reasons for use: corrosive resistant, galvanization, batteries, acts as an anode. - Zinc disc attached to a ship's iron rudder will slowly corrode alloys. - The American penny is about 90% zinc and only 10% copper plated. - 24th most common element in the planet's crust and yet zinc is the fourth most common metal in use. - This sample is great for fun science experiments and element and metal collections. Safety / Caution - Keep out of reach from children! - Do not ingest