What is the best way to melt zinc oxide?

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What is the best way to melt zinc oxide?

2007-07-21 05:00:04 · 2 answers · asked by summerrain 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Zinc oxide decomposed into zinc vapor and oxigen at around 1975 °C.
Fumes of ZnO are generated when melting brass because the melting point of brass is close to the boiling point of zinc

2007-07-21 05:28:58 · answer #1 · answered by Dr.A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

In a crucible and in an inert atmosphere.

2007-07-21 12:33:19 · answer #2 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋