Question

What is the use of Zinc oxide?

Answer 1

Zinc oxide:

• Zinc oxide is an inorganic compound with a chemical formula $\mathrm{ZnO}$.
• 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.