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405 B
Markdown
26 lines
405 B
Markdown
## Zinc Oxide
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**Formula**
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$ZnO$
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**Pyrotechnics use**
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White smoke
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**Synonyms**
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Zinc white, Calamine
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**Description**
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Zinc oxide is used to produce white smoke.
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**Sources**
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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.
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**Hazards**
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Zinc oxide is not particularly toxic or dangerous.
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