Zinc chloride is often added to lumber as a fire retardant and can be used as a wood preservative. It is also used to make other chemicals. Zinc methyl (Zn(CH3)
2) is used in a number of organic syntheses. Zinc sulfide (ZnS) is used in luminescent pigments such as on the hands of clocks, X-ray and television screens, and luminous paints. Crystals of ZnS are used in lasers that operate in the mid-infrared part of the spectrum. Zinc sulfate is a chemical in dyes and pigments. Zinc pyrithione is used in antifouling paints.
Zinc chloride is often added to lumber as a fire retardant and can be used as a wood preservative . It is also used to make other chemicals . Zinc methyl ( Zn(CH3 ) 2 ) is used in a number of organic syntheses . Zinc sulfide ( ZnS ) is used in luminescent pigments such as on the hands of clocks , X - ray and television screens , and luminous paints . Crystals of ZnS are used in lasers that operate in the mid - infrared part of the spectrum . Zinc sulfate is a chemical in dyes and pigments . Zinc pyrithione is used in antifouling paints .
What is the feature of zinc sufide that makes it useful in television screens?
What is the feature of zinc sufide that makes it useful in television screens ?
luminescent pigments
luminescent pigments