Semi-finished Products

Intermediate products lie between raw-material treatment and refining or final manufacture.

About Zinc

Zinc is used in galvanising steel, die-casting alloys and brass. Sphalerite is a principal zinc ore mineral. Zinc ore, concentrate and refined metal represent different processing stages.

Protective coatings
Alloying
Die casting

Intermediate products

Intermediate products lie between raw-material treatment and refining or final manufacture. Copper matte is one example; its processing stage distinguishes it from ore and finished metal products.

Industrial applications

  • Galvanised steel
  • Brass
  • Die-cast parts