## Zinc Oxide

**Formula**

 $ZnO$

**Pyrotechnics use**

White smoke

**Synonyms**
 
Zinc white, Calamine

**Description**

Zinc oxide is used to produce white smoke.

**Sources** 

Zinc oxide is usually available as a white pigment called 'zinc white' in artistic paint stores. It can also be prepared by igniting a piece of zinc sheet.

**Hazards**
 
Zinc oxide is not particularly toxic or dangerous.