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

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## 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.