by Santi | Dec 28, 2022 | Basics of Metal Bar Tops, blog
5- Almost Alchemy. What are the most common living metal alloys? What is an alloy? An alloy is a metal made by melting two or more elements together to take advantage of their specific properties. The newly created material has desirable attributes from each. What are...
by Santi | Dec 28, 2022 | Basics of Metal Bar Tops, blog
4- Can you weld the seams of my zinc bartop on site? Ah, this timeless question. To know why the answer is “no”, let’s explore zinc’s properties and some strong reasons why you shouldn’t do it. Zinc melts at 787 degrees Fahrenheit, but...
by Santi | Dec 28, 2022 | Basics of Metal Bar Tops, blog
3. Zinc- Utility Player of Metals. Why is Zinc so amazing? Zinc on the Periodic Table Zinc (Zn) is in the last column of the transition metals on the periodic table. It is technically a post-transition metal because of its physical properties. Further to the...
by Santi | Dec 28, 2022 | Basics of Metal Bar Tops, blog
2- Patina. Am I really letting my expensive zinc countertops rust? No- They’re actually undergoing a mild form of tarnishing. Rust is oxidation specific to iron, which zinc alloys do not contain. Zinc vs Stainless Steel Two types of metal countertops exist:...
by Santi | Dec 27, 2022 | Basics of Metal Bar Tops, blog
1- A brief history of zinc bar tops. Zinc is the 24th most abundant element in earth’s crust and one of the easier metals to mine. People now mine zinc from Sphalerite, a mineral discovered in 1850, but they have been using small amounts for ages. Australia, Canada,...
by Santi | Dec 27, 2022 | Basics of Metal Bar Tops, blog
Learn more about Zinc, Brass and Copper for Countertops, Tables, and Bar Tops Do you need more information when selecting zinc countertops or brass tables for your commercial project? The available information on the web can be scarce, misinformed, and complex all at...
