RHEINZINK architectural zinc
RHEINZINK titanium zinc is the ideal versatile, lasting, ecological choice
Zinc is a very versatile metal and has been used in construction for decades. The titanium zinc produced by RHEINZINK offers superior results in all applications. RHEINZINK titanium zinc consists of 99.995% pure primary zinc with a small portion of titanium and copper making it an extremely malleable, long-lasting and corrosion-resistant alloy.
Design freedom and enhanced beauty
RHEINZINK titanium zinc allows for a freedom in design that is not always possible with other materials. The RHEINZINK alloy composition gives the material the necessary strength while also allowing the product to be easily shaped and configured.
The material can be fabricated into complicated details to fit a multitude of shapes. RHEINZINK titanium zinc has a dramatic appearance that enhances the entire building no matter where it is used. RHEINZINK products are so versatile and durable that they are ideal for clad metal roofing, facade cladding, roof drainage, dormers, gable, cladding metal panels, and balcony and chimney cladding. Even less prominent elements such as roof edges, awnings and wall copings also exhibit a new brilliance with RHEINZINK titanium zinc.
Sustainability with low-to-no maintenance
Virtually all titanium zinc can be recycled an infinite amount of times. And the recycling process uses very little energy and creates no polluting residue. Over time, a protective patina develops on the surface of the zinc that gives it an incredibly long service life, adding to the sustainability of zinc. There are historical buildings all over the world with zinc roofs over 100 years old that are completely intact with minimal maintenance performed over the years. At RHEINZINK we’re committed to sustainability and every RHEINZINK product we make today consists of 30% secondary material. We have more information about the sustainability of zinc and our sustainability efforts available upon request.
Our material: RHEINZINK architectural zinc
“RHEINZINK” is a brand name for titanium zinc manufactured in line with DIN EN 988. The basic alloy consists of electrolyte primary zinc with a 99.995% purity degree in line with DIN EN 1179. We add small, precisely defined quantities of copper and titanium to the alloy. The composition of the alloy is critical to achieve the required technological properties for the material as well as other necessary characteristics that make RHEINZINK titanium zinc the premier zinc for building. Our specific composition is also how RHEINZINK develops its beautiful, distinctive patina.
The raw material is smelted, cast as a material of uniform and certified quality then wound as a coil in one continuous operation. These coils are then used in manufacturing high-quality RHEINZINK clad metal roofing, roof drainage and facade.
RHEINZINK is available in five different Product Lines: RHEINZINK-CLASSIC, RHEINZINK Granum, RHEINZINK Prismo, RHEINZINK-artCOLOR and RHEINZINK-prePATINA ECO ZINC.
Material properties
- Density (spec. weight): 7.2 g/cm3
- Melting point: 784°F (418°C)
- Recrystallization temperature: > 572°F (300°C)
- Expansion coefficient in rolling direction: 2.2 mm/m x 100 K
- Expansion coefficient transverse to rolling direction: 1.7 mm/m x 100 K
- Modulus of elasticity ≥ 80,000 N/mm²
- Non-magnetic
- Non-flammable
Material quality
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