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White odorless powder. Zinc carbonate occurs in nature as the mineral smithsonite and zincspar. It is an astringent and antiseptic. Zinc carbonate is used as a pigment in the manufacture of porcelain, pottery, and rubber. | White odorless powder. Zinc carbonate occurs in nature as the mineral smithsonite and zincspar. It is an astringent and antiseptic. Zinc carbonate is used as a pigment in the manufacture of porcelain, pottery, and rubber. | ||
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| + | == Risks == | ||
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| + | * May be harmful if inhaled or ingested. | ||
| + | * Contact may cause irritation. | ||
| + | * ThermoFisher: [https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=AAA1459030&productDescription=ZINC+CARB+BASIC+97+ZN+%3E+250G&vendorId=VN00024248&countryCode=US&language=en SDS] | ||
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| + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | ||
Soluble in water, dilute acids and alkalis. | Soluble in water, dilute acids and alkalis. | ||
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! scope="row"| Density | ! scope="row"| Density | ||
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* ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 9931 | * ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 9931 | ||
Latest revision as of 10:02, 6 June 2022
Description
White odorless powder. Zinc carbonate occurs in nature as the mineral smithsonite and zincspar. It is an astringent and antiseptic. Zinc carbonate is used as a pigment in the manufacture of porcelain, pottery, and rubber.
Risks
- May be harmful if inhaled or ingested.
- Contact may cause irritation.
- ThermoFisher: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in water, dilute acids and alkalis.
| Composition | ZnCO3 |
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| CAS | 3486-35-9 |
| Density | 4.4 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 125.38 |
Resources and Citations
- The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 9931