Formation of Zinc Sulfide

Zn + S → ZnS

Tổng quan

Zinc and sulfur react when ignited to form zinc sulfide with a bright flash. Zinc sulfide is a luminescent material that glows when exposed to UV light. The mineral form, sphalerite, is the most important ore of zinc worldwide.

Người tham gia

Vai trò	Chất	Hệ số	Trạng thái
Chất phản ứng	Zinc Zn	1	(s)
Chất phản ứng	Sulfur S	1	(s)

Ví dụ thực tế

Glow-in-the-dark paint and watch dials historically contained zinc sulfide as the phosphorescent material.

Tầm quan trọng công nghiệp

Zinc sulfide is used in phosphorescent coatings, X-ray and television screens, and as a precursor to zinc metal extraction. Sphalerite mining is the primary source of zinc globally.

Tính chất

Loại: Synthesis
Thuận nghịch: Không
Năng lượng: Tỏa nhiệt
ΔH: -205,0 kJ/mol

Phản ứng liên quan

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Formation of Zinc Sulfide?

The balanced equation is: Zn + S → ZnS.

What type of reaction is Formation of Zinc Sulfide?

Formation of Zinc Sulfide is a synthesis reaction.

Is Formation of Zinc Sulfide exothermic or endothermic?

Formation of Zinc Sulfide is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -205.0 kJ/mol.