What you will receive You will receive a 2ml glass vial of 99.99% Pure Zinc metal that is in a Strip or Electrode like form. As shown in the pictures. Great chemistry gift Amazing science gift Sweet Stocking stuffer, Christmas gift The Facts Zinc goes by many names through history zincum, zinken, Indian tin, tutanego, calamine, and spinter. With a Atomic number 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 1,100years. 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. Zinc is vital to humans. 24th most common element in the planet's crust and yet Zinc is the fourth most common metal in use. The non-magnetic character of zinc and its lack of color in solution delayed discovery of its importance to biochemistry and nutrition. The Importance to the human body was unknown until the early 20th century. This sample is great for fun science experiments and element and metal Collections This is high quality yet cheap affordable Zinc. Safety / Caution Keep out of reach from children! Do not ingest