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ZINC OXIDE [2 records]

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Record 1 2013-05-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Prosthetic Dentistry
DEF

An amphoteric oxide which when mixed with eugenols forms a dental cement.

OBS

For use with zinc oxide/eugenol dental cements.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Dentisterie prothétique
DEF

Oxyde amphotère ayant la propriété de former avec l'eugénol un ciment dentaire.

OBS

Pour ciments dentaires à l'oxyde de zinc-eugénol.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Prótesis dental
DEF

Óxido anfotérico usado como componente sólido en materiales de obturación, materiales para impresión, y en partículas finas como agentes para pulir.

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Record 2 2011-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
ZnO
formula
1314-13-2
CAS number
DEF

An infusible water-insoluble white solid which turns yellow when heated, and which occurs in nature as zincite (a white powder obtained when zinc is burned).

OBS

Used chiefly as a pigment, in compounding rubber, and in pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations (as ointments and powders).

OBS

See also "flowers of zinc", "zinc white" and "zincite."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
ZnO
formula
1314-13-2
CAS number
CONT

Composés du zinc. L'oxyde de ZnO est obtenu par combustion de la vapeur de zinc. C'est une poudre blanche, employée sous le nom de «blanc de zinc» ou «blanc de neige» dans l'industrie des peintures (pigment), du caoutchouc (activateur de vulcanisation), du verre, de l'émail et de la céramique, des plastiques, du papier.

Spanish

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