Zinc carbonate

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
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