Galvanizing was the largest end use of zinc worldwide in 2018, accounting for a 50 percent share of global zinc consumption. Zinc is a base metal that is widely used for galvanizing, alloying, as well as in chemical applications. As an essential mineral, zinc is also used in dietary supplements.
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