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The discovery of pure metallic Zinc is credited to German chemist Andreas Marggraf but there are reports of previous isolation in India and by Swedish chemist Anton von Swab. Zinc is typically found in association with copper and lead in ores. Zinc forms alloys with other metals such as copper (forming brass), aluminium, and nickel. Zinc is used as an anti-corrosion agent by coating other metals such as iron with the element. Alloying copper with zinc can produce brass which is more ductile and stronger than copper while also conferring superior corrosion resistance on the resulting material. Another alloy of zinc and copper (with some other metals) is bronze, awarded as a medal to third place finishers in certain competitions like the Olympic games.
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