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Zeolites
Natural and synthetic zeolites are used commercially because of their unique adsorption, ion-exchange, molecular sieve, and catalytic properties. Major markets for natural zeolites are pet litter, animal feed, horticultural applications (soil conditioners and growth media), and wastewater treatment. Major use categories for synthetic zeolites are catalysts, detergents, molecular sieves.
Manufacturing Term
Letter: Z
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Zero Coupon Bond
Zero Coupon Bond Untitled Document Zero Coupon Bond A zero coupon bond does not pay a regular interest coupon to its holders during the life of the bond. Tax-exempt income to the holder of the bond comes from accretion of the difference between the original purchase price of the bond at issuance and the par value of the bond at maturity and is effectively paid at maturity. The market prices of zer
Financial Term
Letter: Z
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Zinc
Bluish-white hard metal, occurring in various minerals, such as sphalerite (a zinc sulphide mineral, the most common ore mineral of zinc). Zinc uses range from metal products to rubber and medicines. About three-fourths of zinc used is consumed as metal, mainly as a coating to protect iron and steel from corrosion (galvanized metal), as alloying metal to make bronze and brass, as zinc-based die ca
Manufacturing Term
Letter: Z
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Zinc Concentrate
Product of flotation process with a zinc content typically ranging between 45% and 60%. Iron & Steel Industry Operating Statistics
Manufacturing Term
Letter: Z
