Zinc Sulfide

ZnS

IUPAC: Zinc sulfide

CAS: 1314-98-3

Descripción general

Zinc sulfide is a luminescent material that forms the basis of many phosphorescent and fluorescent products. It occurs naturally as the minerals sphalerite and wurtzite.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Sulfur S 1 32,0600
Zinc Zn 1 65,3800

Composición elemental

S
Sulfur ×1
32,9%
Zn
Zinc ×1
67,1%

Usos

  • • Phosphorescent coatings
  • • Glow-in-the-dark products
  • • Infrared optics
  • • Pigment (lithopone)

Datos curiosos

  • ✦ The glow-in-the-dark property was first observed in ZnS by Theodor Sidot in 1866

Structure

SMILES

[S-2].[Zn+2]

Propiedades

Tipo
salt
Estado
solid
Masa molar
97,47 g/mol
Densidad
4,0900 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
1700,0 °C
Solubilidad
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
95,9012
TPSA
1,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
0,0

Compuestos relacionados

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(NH₄)₂HPO₄

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Sulfate

CaSO₄

Cerium(III) Chloride

CeCl₃

Copper(II) Sulfide

CuS

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Calcium Propionate

Ca(C₂H₅COO)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zinc Sulfide?
Zinc Sulfide (ZnS) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Zinc sulfide.
What is the molecular weight of Zinc Sulfide?
Zinc Sulfide has a molar mass of 97.47 g/mol.
What state is Zinc Sulfide at room temperature?
Zinc Sulfide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Zinc Sulfide organic or inorganic?
Zinc Sulfide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Zinc Sulfide?
Zinc Sulfide (ZnS) is composed of Sulfur (S), Zinc (Zn).