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Zinc Oxide (also called Zinc White) is an amorphous white or yellowish powder, insoluble in water and alcohol but soluble in acid and alkali. Zinc oxide particles may be spherical, acicular or nodular depending on the manufacturing process. The particle shape is important for maximizing physical properties.
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CAS
1314-13-2
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Chemical Composition
ZnO
Advantages
- absorbs virtually all UV light radiation at wavelengths below 360 nm
- provides binders outstanding protection
- reacts with acidic components of coatings and forms zinc soaps
- Zinc soaps improve the flexibility and hardness of coatings
Other Applications
as a pigment in compounding rubber
as a white pigment in the ceramics industry
as an opaque base in cosmetics
it has other applications in the paper, the paints and the optical glass industries.
Technical data
| Quantity | Value | Unit | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance Properties | |||
| Physical state | |||
| Physical Properties | |||
| Molecular weight | 81.37 | g/mol | |
| Specific Gravity | 5.606 | ||
| pH | 6.95 | ||
| Thermal Properties | |||
| Melting point | 1975 | ºC | |
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