Dive into the unexpectedly epic history and science of zinc. From brass and bronze to galvanization and sunscreen, this episode traces how a once-hidden element shaped civilizations, architecture, and everyday tech. We’ll explore how zinc is mined and refined, the environmental trade-offs of its production, and the surprising ways zinc touches life, industry, and the world around us.
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