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Materials
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Description
Zinc oxide powder can be used in electronic devices, rubber products, coatings and paints, glass and ceramic products; the dataset includes major raw materials, energy inputs, atmospheric emissions, and waste from the production process. Zinc oxide powder, sulfuric acid, steam, and electricity are by-products of the process. Infrastructure such as production equipment manufacturing and factory construction is not included within the system boundary of the dataset; the life cycle inventory is compiled from data obtained from multiple sources; the production of zinc-aluminum alloy involves steps including raw material preparation, batching, smelting, casting, rolling, and heat treatment, with zinc oxide powder being a by-product of this process.
Activity Description
The production of zinc-aluminum-magnesium ingots includes raw material preparation, batching, smelting, casting, rolling, and heat treatment, with zinc oxide powder being a by-product of this process.
Process Description
Zinc oxide powder is an inorganic compound with CAS number 1314-13-2, IUPAC name "zinc oxide", molecular formula ZnO, and is odorless. Applications at the consumer level: ① Sunscreen products: Due to its excellent ultraviolet (UV) absorption properties, zinc oxide powder is commonly used in sunscreens and sunscreen lotions to provide physical sun protection; ② Cosmetics: Used in foundation, face powder, and other cosmetics to provide concealing and whitening effects; ③ Pharmaceuticals: As an active ingredient in certain drug formulations for the treatment of skin diseases; ④ Food additives: Added in certain foods as a nutritional supplement or as a white coloring agent, among other uses. Industrial applications: ① Rubber industry: used as a vulcanization activator to improve the heat resistance and wear resistance of rubber; ② Coatings and paints: used in the production of anti-corrosion coatings, providing good weather resistance and anti-ultraviolet performance; ③ Glass and ceramics: used as a whitening agent and transparency enhancer in glass and ceramic products; ④ Electronics industry: used in the manufacture of varistors, piezoelectric materials, and optoelectronic devices; ⑤ Manufacturing industry: zinc oxide powder is used in industrial settings for the production of rubber products, coatings and paints, glass and ceramic products, and electronic components.
Time period
2020
2026
Geography
China
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology