Zinc Oxide

ZnO

IUPAC: Zinc oxide

CAS: 1314-13-2

Descripción general

Zinc oxide is a white powder used in sunscreens, rubber, ceramics, and electronics. It is one of the most versatile inorganic compounds with both semiconductor and UV-blocking properties.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Oxygen O 1 15,9990
Zinc Zn 1 65,3800

Composición elemental

O
19,7%
Zn
Zinc ×1
80,3%

Usos

  • Sunscreen
  • Rubber vulcanization
  • Ceramic glaze
  • Varistor

Datos curiosos

  • Blocks both UVA and UVB radiation, making it one of the safest physical sunscreen ingredients

Structure

SMILES

[O-2].[Zn+2]

Propiedades

Tipo
oxide
Estado
solid
Masa molar
81,38 g/mol
Densidad
5,6060 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
1975,0 °C
Solubilidad
0.005 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
79,9241
TPSA
1,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
0,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zinc Oxide?
Zinc Oxide (ZnO) is a oxide compound with the IUPAC name Zinc oxide.
What is the molecular weight of Zinc Oxide?
Zinc Oxide has a molar mass of 81.38 g/mol.
What state is Zinc Oxide at room temperature?
Zinc Oxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Zinc Oxide organic or inorganic?
Zinc Oxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Zinc Oxide?
Zinc Oxide (ZnO) is composed of Oxygen (O), Zinc (Zn).