what is lithopone

Zinc oxide. Zinc oxide is a popular cross-linking agent for rubber and for various resins. It is essential in the formulation of solvent-borne polychloroprene adhesives. Furthermore, zinc oxide is a good UV stabilizer, has biocidal activity and has a relatively high refractive index (2.0) which makes it an efficient white pigment. Some typical properties are: density 5.6 g/cm3; particle size 0.036-3 μm; oil absorption 10–20 g/100 g; specific surface area 10–45 m2/g. Zinc oxide is produced by reaction of the metal in the vapour state with oxygen. Zinc oxide is nonporous and is quite pure. Thus, the high surface area of some grades is due to the small particle size of zinc oxide. Some grades, especially for use in the rubber industry, are surface modified by deposition of 0.2-0.4% of stearic acid, propionic acid, or light oil [47].

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3) Metathesis reaction: Dissolve the sulfide in distilled water to obtain a clear decomposition liquid, and add nonionic surfactant to stir evenly, then slowly add it to the zinc sulfate ammonia complex solution to form a metathesis reaction, and obtain Lide powder opacity. The liquid is separated by filtration, and the separated ammonia liquid is returned to the leaching after ammonia adjustment, and the separated nZnS-BaS0 4 crystal filter cake is put into the next step;

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