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Finely powdered, gray particles of metallic [[zinc|zinc]]. Zinc dust is used in chemical reactions as a reducing agent, catalyst and purifier. It is also used as an additive in autobody and rust-resistant paints as well as to provide a decorative effect in coatings. | Finely powdered, gray particles of metallic [[zinc|zinc]]. Zinc dust is used in chemical reactions as a reducing agent, catalyst and purifier. It is also used as an additive in autobody and rust-resistant paints as well as to provide a decorative effect in coatings. | ||
| − | == | + | == Risks == |
| − | Fire risk, may form an explosive mixture with air. | + | * Fire risk, may form an explosive mixture with air. |
| + | * ThermoFisher: [https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=AC222600025&productDescription=ZINC%2C+GRANULAR%2C+20+MESH+2.5KG&vendorId=VN00032119&countryCode=US&language=en SDS] | ||
| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 884 | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 884 | ||
Latest revision as of 10:06, 6 June 2022
Description
Finely powdered, gray particles of metallic Zinc. Zinc dust is used in chemical reactions as a reducing agent, catalyst and purifier. It is also used as an additive in autobody and rust-resistant paints as well as to provide a decorative effect in coatings.
Risks
- Fire risk, may form an explosive mixture with air.
- ThermoFisher: SDS
Resources and Citations
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 884
- Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996