Zinc peroxide (ZnO2)-Powder

Characteristic

 

Zinc peroxide (ZnO2) appears as a bright yellow powder at room temperature. Its properties have been described as a transition between ionic and covalent peroxides. Zinc peroxide can be synthesized through the reaction of zinc chloride and hydrogen peroxide.




Chemical formula:ZnO2

Molar mass:97.408 g/mol

Appearance:white-yellowish powder

Density:1.57 g/cm3

Melting point:212 °C (414 °F; 485 K) (decomposes)

Acidity (pKa): ~7 (3% solution)

Band gap:3.8 eV (indirect)

Crystal structure:Cubic

 


Application

 

Zinc peroxide is used as curing agent, rubber accelerator. has been applied in a variety of settings, from medicine to aesthetics.