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large rail storage tanks
Ore shipped by rail to Palmerton PA for processing into zinc oxide and zinc metal for use throughout the country
Total tonnage of the Sterling deposit was about 18 millions tons at an average grade of 20% zinc.
This is exceptionally high-grade in comparison to other zinc deposits.
About 14 million tons of the deposit had been mined prior to mine closure in 1986.
Every cell including human, plants and animals, requires zinc in order to multiply. A form of Zinc called Zinc Oxide is used in sunscreen.
Zinc is used to purify water
Zinc protects steel from rusting and corroding
98% of the U.S. penny is made of Zinc. 2% is the copper coating.
Zinc boosts brain activity
Zinc is also used as a main alloy for Brass.
Zinc Sulfide is a phosphor for the screens of television tubes and in fluorescent coatings