Industrial ZNO Zinc Oxide Chemicals Microparticles Compound Nanomaterial
Zinc oxide (ZnO) is an inorganic compound insoluble in water but soluble in acids and strong bases. As a versatile chemical additive, it finds applications in plastics, silicate products, synthetic rubber, lubricants, paints, coatings, pharmaceuticals, adhesives, food products, batteries, and flame retardants. With its large energy band gap and high exciton binding energy, ZnO demonstrates excellent transparency and room-temperature luminescence, making it valuable for semiconductor applications including LCD displays, thin-film transistors, and LEDs.
Uses zinc ingots or smelting byproducts as raw materials. Zinc vapor is oxidized at 1000°C to produce ZnO particles (0.1-10μm) with 99.5-99.7% purity. This method accounts for the majority of global production.
Processes zinc-containing ores through carbothermal reduction, yielding coarser particles (75-95% purity) primarily for rubber and ceramic industries.
Produces high-purity nano-sized ZnO (1-100nm) through either acid or ammonia processes:
- Acid Method: Delivers superior quality through sulfuric acid processing and multiple purification steps
- Ammonia Method: Offers cost efficiency using ammonia-based reactions
- Exceptional chemical stability in extreme conditions
- Excellent electrical conductivity for electronic applications
- High refractive index and light transmittance
- Environmentally safe and non-toxic
- Dermatological benefits including UV protection and antibacterial properties
- Broad-spectrum UV absorption (UVA/UVB)
- Versatile applications across multiple industries
- Superior luminescent properties for semiconductor uses
- Enhanced material performance in composites
- Rubber: Improves elasticity and wear resistance
- Cosmetics: Provides oil control and skin compatibility
- Electronics: Essential for display and lighting technologies
- Pharmaceuticals: Used in protective ointments and sunscreens
- Eco-materials: Incorporated in sustainable coatings and plastics
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Chemical Formula | ZnO |
| Particle Size | 0.1μm - 100nm (varies by production method) |
| Purity | 75% - 99.7% (method dependent) |
| Band Gap | 3.37 eV (excellent semiconductor properties) |
- Sealed containers to prevent moisture absorption
- Store in cool, dry conditions away from direct sunlight
- Maintain ambient temperature below 30°C
- Use protective gloves to avoid skin contact
- Wear dust masks during handling
- Flush eyes immediately if contact occurs
- Keep away from open flames (non-flammable but precautionary)
- Custom particle size specifications
- Technical consultation and application support
- Comprehensive after-sales service
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