i need some zinc wire

[goxx]

for a science project, anybody know where to get some? besides the galvanized nail. thanks

 

[Alan Case]

Galvanized nails are only zinc coated steel, where the outside is pure zinc but then it progresses through a mixture of zinc/steel to pure steel.
If you are after wire I am not sure where to get it but for a chunk of zinc go and see a hot dip galvanising factory and ask for a chunk of their drippings. ie the bits that have to be cut off after the process is complete. I am sure if you asked nicely they will be forthcoming. Regards Alan Case

 

[rsdoran]

Have you checked out soldering wire, some of that is 99% zinc. In most cases zinc is used for coating and zinc wire will be on very large spools.

 

[rdrast]

http://rotometals.com/zinc_rods_plates_disc.htm

 

[NOP]

Heading towards OT......

some of that is 99% zinc

Just out of interest, which ones? I know that some brazing solders have quite a high Zn content but not 99%

As Europe is going to go "lead free soldering" next year I guess we'll have to get used to some new alloys and new soldering irons to handle the (probably) higher eutectic points.

I love the smell of lead/tin/rosin in the morning.......

 

[Rod]

First place I would look is MacMaster Carr

 

[goxx]

awright fellas, thanks for all the replys. think i will try the nail down at the local home depot!

 

[Sliver]

I was told by a roofer that to prevent moss buildup install a zinc ridge strip. Haven't looked into it yet, may not exist.

Brian.