| Formula / Notation | OZn |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 1314-13-2 |
| Molecular Weight | 81.4 |
| Melting Point | 3587 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Density | 5.61 (NIOSH, 2024) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | 0.0004 % at 64 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Crude zinc oxide is a yellow-gray granular solid with no odor. It is insoluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat posed to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spre... |
| Also Known As | zinc oxygen(2-); Zincum Oxydatum; Zinc paste; Zinci Oxydum; Zinc (as oxide); Zinc oxide emulsion; DTXSID7035016; Zinc (as zinc oxide); SOI2LOH54Z; CI 77947 |
| Category | Inorganic Compounds |
What is Zinc oxide?
Zinc oxide (OZn) is an inorganic compound that appears as Crude zinc oxide is a yellow-gray granular solid with no odor. It is insoluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat posed to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spre.... It has a molecular weight of 81.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is zinc oxygen(2-). Melting point: 3587 °F (NIOSH, 2024).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: zinc oxygen(2-)
Other Names / Synonyms: zinc oxygen(2-); Zincum Oxydatum; Zinc paste; Zinci Oxydum; Zinc (as oxide); Zinc oxide emulsion; DTXSID7035016; Zinc (as zinc oxide); SOI2LOH54Z; CI 77947
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 3587 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Density | 5.61 (NIOSH, 2024) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 81.4 |
| Solubility | 0.0004 % at 64 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Crude zinc oxide is a yellow-gray granular solid with no odor. It is insoluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat posed to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spre... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Zinc oxide (OZn) is an inorganic compound that appears as Crude zinc oxide is a yellow-gray granular solid with no odor. It is insoluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat posed to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spre.... It has a molecular weight of 81.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is zinc oxygen(2-). Melting point: 3587 °F (NIOSH, 2024).
Used in industrial processes, materials science, semiconductor manufacture, ceramics, or as a catalyst.
May be corrosive, toxic, or an oxidising agent. Handle in well-ventilated area. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Zinc oxide is: OZn