ZnCO3
ceramic· ZnCO3
Zinc carbonate (ZnCO3) is an inorganic ceramic compound that occurs naturally as the mineral smithsonite and is also produced synthetically for industrial applications. It serves primarily as a precursor material and pigment in coatings, rubber compounding, and pharmaceutical formulations, where its chemical reactivity and whiteness are valued. Engineers select ZnCO3 when zinc oxide sources with controlled decomposition profiles are needed, or in applications requiring non-toxic white fillers and corrosion inhibitors.
rubber compounding and vulcanizationpaint and coating pigmentszinc supplement precursorcorrosion inhibitor formulationsceramic glazes and enamelspharmaceutical excipients
Compliance & Regulations
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 132.0 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 56.03 | GPa | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.834 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | 6.884 range 3.498–10.27median of 2 measurements | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 4.326 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -210.6 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.07460 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -1.696 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.04282 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.