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Zinc Ingots FAQ

Complete guide to Zinc Ingots: Uses, Specifications, Prices, Applications & Buying

Price Guide Applications Specifications Where to Buy Industrial Uses

Complete Zinc Ingots Knowledge Base

Based on common Google searches and industrial queries, here's everything you need to know about Zinc Ingots. Click any question to expand the answer.

Answers are concise and focused on industrial/business perspective. For specific quotes, contact us directly.

Source

Where can I buy zinc ingots for galvanizing?

Zinc ingots for galvanizing can be purchased from:

  • Industrial Suppliers like Varman Metals in Meerut
  • B2B Portals: IndiaMART, Justdial, TradeIndia
  • Major Producers: Hindustan Zinc (HZL)
  • Local Metal Traders in industrial hubs

Specify SHG or HG grade for galvanizing

Price

What is the price of 1 kg of zinc ingot?

Current Price Range (Jan 2026):

₹225 - ₹310 per kg

Varies by purity, quantity, and location

Factors affecting price:

  • • Purity level (99.99% vs 99.995%)
  • • Quantity (bulk discounts available)
  • • Grade (SHG, HG, Pure Zinc)
  • • Market fluctuations (LME rates)
  • • Location & transport costs
Application

What is zinc ingot used for?

Zinc ingots are primarily used for:

Galvanizing

Corrosion protection for steel (70% of zinc use)

Die Casting

Zamak alloys for automotive parts

Brass Alloys

Copper-zinc alloys for hardware

Chemical Uses

Zinc oxide, batteries, paints

Specification

What is the grade of zinc ingot?

Common zinc ingot grades:

SHG - Special High Grade

99.995% purity • For premium galvanizing

HG - High Grade

99.99% purity • General industrial use

Prime Western

98-99% purity • Cost-effective applications

Continuous Galvanizing

Optimized for continuous galvanizing lines

HSN Code: 7901 (Zinc and articles thereof)

Specification

What is the size/weight of a zinc ingot?

Standard zinc ingot sizes:

Small Ingots 25 kg blocks
Jumbo Ingots 600-1000 kg
Standard Dimensions 481mm × 238mm × 40mm

Packing: Loose or tied & packed in gunny bags

Industrial

What is the difference between zinc and galvanized steel?

Zinc Ingot

Pure zinc metal in solid form (99.9%+ purity)

Galvanized Steel

Steel coated with zinc layer for corrosion protection

Key Difference: Zinc ingots are the raw material used to create galvanized steel through hot-dip galvanizing process.

Source

Which company produces zinc in India?

Major zinc producers in India:

H

Hindustan Zinc (HZL)

Largest producer • Rampura Agucha mine

V

Varman Metals

Supplier & processor • Meerut-based

B

Bulk Suppliers

Various traders on IndiaMART, Justdial

Industrial

How long will zinc plating last outside?

Zinc plating longevity depends on:

Thickness

Hot-dip: 1.0 mil (50+ years) • Electroplated: 0.2 mil (10-20 years)

Environment

Rural: 50-100 years • Coastal: 20-50 years • Industrial: 20-40 years

Maintenance

Regular inspection extends lifespan significantly

Note: Zinc acts as sacrificial anode, corroding before the base steel rusts.

Price

What is the price of Hindustan Zinc?

Hindustan Zinc (HZL) Share Price

₹641.61

Average traded price • 50 DMA: ₹542.39

For zinc ingots from HZL:

  • Prices align with LME + premium
  • Direct procurement requires large volumes
  • Distributed through authorized dealers

Prices fluctuate daily based on LME and demand

Specification

Is zinc used to galvanize steel?

YES, Zinc is the primary material for galvanizing

Galvanizing process using zinc:

1

Steel is cleaned and prepared

2

Melted zinc (455°C) adheres to steel surface

3

Forms protective zinc-iron alloy layers

4

Creates corrosion-resistant coating

Application

What are the main uses of zinc?

Global Zinc Consumption Breakdown:

Galvanizing
55%
Die Casting
15%
Brass & Bronze
12%
Chemicals
8%
Other
10%
Industrial

Which is better: galvanized or zinc plated?

Hot-Dip Galvanizing

  • Thicker coating (1.0 mil)
  • Longer lifespan (50+ years)
  • Better outdoor protection
  • Higher cost
  • Less precise coating

Zinc Electroplating

  • Thinner coating (0.2 mil)
  • More precise application
  • Better for intricate parts
  • Shorter lifespan (10-20 years)
  • Less corrosion resistance

Selection depends on: Application, environment, budget, and required lifespan.

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