Zinc Sulfide is the primary ore mineral from which most of the World\'s zinc is produced. The Refined Zinc metal\'s resistance to corrosion is an important characteristic in its use. Other applications are in batteries, small non-structural castings, and alloys, such as brass. a variety of zinc compounds are commonly used, such as zinc carbonate and zinc gluconate (as dietary supplements), zinc chloride (in deodorants), zinc pyrithione (anti-dandruff shampoos), zinc sulfide (in luminescent paints), and zinc methyl or zinc diethyl in the organic laboratory.
