Zinc Oxide for Chemical Processes

High purity Zinc Oxide as catalyst, reagent, and functional additive in chemical manufacturing

Why Zinc Oxide is Essential in Chemical Manufacturing

Zinc Oxide serves as a versatile functional material in numerous chemical processes due to its unique physicochemical properties. Our high purity Zinc Oxide (up to 99.60%) is specially processed for chemical applications.

Key Functions in Chemical Processes:

  • Catalyst: Accelerates reactions in organic synthesis and petrochemical processes
  • Precursor: Raw material for zinc compounds production
  • Vulcanization Activator: Essential for rubber and polymer chemistry
  • Gas Purification: Removes sulfur compounds from industrial gases
  • Electronics: Key material in varistors and semiconductors
  • Ceramics: Modifies thermal and electrical properties
Zinc Oxide in Chemical Manufacturing

Why Our Zinc Oxide is Ideal for Chemical Applications

High Surface Area

Optimized particle morphology for catalytic activity

Chemical Purity

99.60% minimum purity with controlled trace metals

Thermal Stability

Maintains properties at high process temperatures

Consistent Quality

Batch-to-batch uniformity for process reliability

Chemical Process Applications

Catalysis
Precursor
Gas Treatment
Electronics

Catalytic Applications

Zinc Oxide as catalyst in key industrial processes:

  • Methanol Synthesis: ZnO-Cr2O3 catalysts for CO/CO2 hydrogenation
  • Desulfurization: Hydrodesulfurization catalyst component
  • Oxidation Reactions: Selective oxidation of hydrocarbons
  • Polymerization: Catalyst for polyester and polyurethane production
  • Photocatalysis: UV-activated degradation of organic pollutants

Typical specifications: Surface area 10-50 m2/g, pore volume 0.2-0.5 cm3/g

Zinc Oxide in Catalysis

Chemical Precursor

Raw material for zinc compound production:

  • Zinc Salts: Production of zinc sulfate, chloride, and acetate
  • Zinc Stearate: Lubricant and release agent manufacturing
  • Zinc Phosphates: Corrosion-resistant coating formulations
  • Zinc Peroxide: Oxidizing agent production
  • Other Compounds: Zinc borate, zinc silicate, etc.

Key requirement: High chemical reactivity and purity

Zinc Oxide as Chemical Precursor

Gas Treatment

Gas purification and desulfurization applications:

  • H2S Removal: Reacts with hydrogen sulfide in gas streams
  • SO2 Absorption: Flue gas desulfurization processes
  • Mercury Capture: Removes Hg from industrial emissions
  • Gas Sweetening: Purification of natural gas and syngas

Optimal characteristics: High porosity and surface reactivity

Zinc Oxide in Gas Treatment

Electronic Applications

Specialty applications in electronics industry:

  • Varistors: ZnO-based surge protection devices
  • Transparent Conductors: Doped ZnO for optoelectronics
  • Piezoelectrics: ZnO thin films for sensors
  • Semiconductors: II-VI semiconductor applications
  • Phosphors: Component in luminescent materials

Critical parameters: Controlled dopants, particle size distribution

Zinc Oxide in Electronics

Case Study: Improved Catalyst Performance

20% Increase in Catalyst Efficiency

A specialty chemical manufacturer achieved:

  • 20% higher conversion rates in methanol synthesis
  • 15% longer catalyst lifespan
  • Reduced byproduct formation
  • More consistent product quality
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Catalyst Performance Improvement

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