Used in agriculture as a fertilizer to correct zinc deficiency in soils, promoting healthy plant growth and improving crop yields. Commonly applied to crops like corn, rice, and citrus where zinc uptake is limited. In animal nutrition, added to feed to support immune function, skin health, and growth in livestock and poultry. Employed in the industrial sector as an electrolyte in galvanizing processes and in the production of rayon. Also utilized in medicine as a dietary supplement to treat zinc deficiency and support wound healing.