Sports and Stationery Industry

• The sports industry produces equipment for various sports, while stationery includes writing and office supplies, requiring durable and lightweight materials. Zinc alloys are used for small hardware components.
• Properties include impact strength (e.g., >40 J), low density (e.g., ~6.0 g/cm³), corrosion resistance (e.g., salt spray test >200 hours), and good castability for small components.
• Zinc alloys are used in small components for both industries due to their durability, lightweight nature, and corrosion resistance.
• In sports equipment, zinc alloys are applied in casting small hardware components (such as buckles and brackets). In the stationery sector, zinc alloys are primarily used for small castings (e.g., compasses, pen holders, and metal pen bodies).