ZINC OXIDE

Zinc oxide other name is zinc white and china white

CHARACTERISTICS

• Zinc oxide absorbs carbon dioxide from air

FLAVOR

• It is a tasteless and odorless white powder

DENSITY

• 5.47

MELTING POINT

• 1975 degree Celsius

SOLUBILITY

• It is soluble in alkali and acids
• Insoluble in water and alcohol

EFFECTS

• It is nonflammable and harmless in the powder farm

SOURCE

• It is obtained by oxidizing of the refined zinc.

GRADES

• Laboratory grade, cosmetic grade, technical, BP and U-S-P

USES

• It is used in fireworks formula
• Also used in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, paint, plastic, rubber, ceramic, floor tile ,rubber and glass making industry
• It is used in preparation of zinc salts.