Rubber
: Zinc oxide occupies a unique position in rubber
processing as it id outstanding in it effectiveness
as an activator of accelerators in the vulcanization
process. Other prominent rubber applications for zinc
oxide include; foam control in lattices, reinforcement
in white stock, improved heat conductivity and aging
in flexing stock and resistance to sun checking.
Paint
: As a pigment in linseed oil exterior house
hold paints, it shields the vehicle by absorbing the
ultraviolet rays of the sun, toughens the film by formation
of zinc soaps, and inhibits mold and mildew formation
by its fungistetic properties.
Phosphating : It
is used in large quantities as a raw material in phosphating
of metallic surfaces to prevent corrosion.
Glass,
Ceramics and Porcelain : It finds its application
in transparent and semi-transparent glazes for art ware,
dinnerware, stoneware, sanitary ware etc. It reduces
the coefficient of thermal expansion, imparts high brilliance
and luster and high stability against deformation under
stress when used in glass.
Stock
Feed : Zinc is now recognized as an essential
mineral for all animal feeds. Zinc Oxide is the most
preferred form because of its high purity, insolubility
and low cost.
Other
Applications : Zinc Oxide is also used in Adhesives,
transparent rubber, photo-copying, food can linings,
U.V resistant plastics, cosmetics and drugs, batteries,
matches, agriculture.
