True Facts & Benefits of Zinc Oxide

Zinc oxide is an inorganic compound that occurs as a white powder in nature. Commonly known as Zinc white, this inorganic chemical has the formula ZnO and it is insoluble in water. UI Zinc Oxide is synthesized by heating Zinc in the air for commercial applications. Zinc Oxide is abundantly found as a mineral zincite that becomes yellow on heating and also gets dissolved in the acidic mixture breaking down into respective salts. This multi-functional compound has high chemical stability and exhibits rich micro-nutrient properties

How is Zinc Oxide Manufactured?

UI Zinc Oxide is manufactured by the French process in which the quality of Zinc Oxide is analyzed on the basis of standard quality control metrics. Beginning with the manufacturing process, the Zinc Oxide chemical is made volatile by the medium of heat and the vapor is drawn into an oxidation chamber to react with oxygen in controlled conditions.

Major Applications of Zinc Oxide

Zinc Oxide is used in many industries for production of goods and items ranging from rubber to ceramics, from pharmaceuticals to food and agriculture, and from paints and lubricants to cosmetics and healthcare products.

Zinc Oxide in Rubber

Being the most important application area, rubber industry ranks top in the use of Zinc Oxide. Almost 50% of Zinc oxide has been used over years in the vulcanization of rubber for manufacturing tires, hoses, sports equipment, shoe soles, belts, and other rubber goods

Zinc Oxide in Ceramics

Zinc oxide manufacturing technology is evolving fast to meet new industrial needs. One such area of ZnO application is ceramics industry where it is used as an extremely versatile chemical compound.

Zinc Oxide in Pharmaceuticals

Acting as a catalyst for growth performance, Zinc Oxide is found as an additive in dietary supplements, and multivitamin tablets. Due to its light reflective properties it is also used as a sunscreen pigment SPF to help deal with skin burns and even dandruff. It’s highly antibacterial and deodorizing properties help treat the skin irritations and it is used as an advantageous chemical in baby powders, shaving creams, and beauty products.

Zinc Oxide in Food & Agriculture

Zinc Oxide is a necessary nutrient that is required by our body to ensure proper metabolism. A mineral-rich variant of Zinc Oxide is added to food and dietary cereals to prevent the growth of harmful microbes. Because of its fungi-static properties, it is used in the packaging of grocery items, animal feeds, and frozen foods as well. It is also added to fungicides and is used in agricultural applications to increase the crop life and productivity.