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Zinc oxide

nanopowder, <100 nm particle size

• Synonym(s): Zinc monoxide, Zinc white
• Linear Formula: ZnO
• CAS Number: 1314-13-2
• Molecular Weight: 81.39
• EC Number: 215-222-5
• MDL number: MFCD00011300
• PubChem Substance ID: 24878793
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• Assay: ~80% Zn basis
• Quality Level: 200
• form: nanopowder
• particle size: <100 nm
• surface area: 10-25 m²/g
• SMILES string: O=[Zn]
• InChI: 1S/O.Zn
• InChI key: XLOMVQKBTHCTTD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanopowder is a metal oxide that is an n-type direct band semiconducting material with a band gap of 3.37 eV. Its properties include high chemical stability, photostability, and high electrochemical coupling coefficient. It is classified as a semiconductor in group II-VI with bond energy of 60 meV, and high thermo-mechanical stability at ambient temperatures.

Application

ZnO nanopowder can be used for a variety of applications, such as catalysts, optical materials, UV absorbers, gas sensors and cosmetics.

Employed in the preparation of NaZnSiO₃OH, a novel chiral framework material which has potential application in ion exchange, adsorption or catalysis.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS09
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H410
• Precautionary Statements: P273 - P391 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves