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What is the use of Zinc oxide?


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Zinc oxide:

  • Zinc oxide is an inorganic compound with a chemical formula ZnO.
  • Zinc oxide is white in color and insoluble in water.
  • It is also called Calamine.

Use of Zinc oxide:

  • Zinc oxide can be used for the manufacturing of cosmetics, rubber, plastics, etc.
  • The main uses of Zinc oxide in day-to-day life are in cigarette filters, food additives, and paint coating.
  • It is also used in piezoelectricity, laser diode, and light-emitting diodes.

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