Zinc peroxide
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| Zinc peroxide | |
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| Image:Zinc peroxide.jpg | |
| Other names | zinc dioxide zinc bioxide |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [1314-22-3] |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | ZnO2 |
| Molar mass | 97.38 g/mol |
| Appearance | white-yellowish powder |
| Density | 1.57 g/cm3, solid |
| Melting point |
150°C (decomposes) |
| Acidity (pKa) | ~7 (3% solution) |
| Hazards | |
| EU classification | not listed |
| NFPA 704 | |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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Zinc peroxide (ZnO2) is a chemical compound used as a bleaching and curing agent. Perhaps its most important use is to promote cross-linking in carboxylated nitrile rubber and other elastomers.[1]
Conditions/substances to avoid are: water, acids, salts of heavy metals, reducing agents, organic materials, flammable substances and hydrogen peroxide.
[edit] References
- ^ Akiba, M.; and A. S. Hashim (1997). "Vulcanization and crosslinking in elastomers". Progress in Polymer Science 22: 475–521. doi:.

