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zinc
A silvery gray metal with a slight bluish tint, used in facades for its appearance and corrosion resistance.
Pictured: Atlantic Pavilion
Zinc is a light, brittle metal which is sometimes used in facades for its silvery appearance and resistance to corrosion. Its color is light gray, often with a silvery luster, and with a slight bluish tint.
The zinc forms the facade surface. Its pale gray or bluish metallic appearance is distinct from a paint color on another material.
Surface treatment and exposure can affect its appearance. The material remains zinc even when its initial metallic luster becomes less pronounced.
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