pyrotechnics-revived/chapters/99-1-chemical-zinc-oxide.md

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.