Zinc carbonate by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. This inorganic mineral is a carbonate of zinc. The reagent is available as a white powder which is insoluble in water. It decomposes at high temperatures. Zinc carbonate can be generated by reacting zinc sulphate or any other water soluble zinc(II) salt with sodium carbonate or sodium bicarbonate. The compound is stable under general conditions, however, it is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 5263-02-5 Quantity Provided: 500 gm per bottle Molecular formula: [ZnCO3]2 [Zn(OH)2]3 Molecular formula: 549.01 Assay: Minimum 47 % Zinc carbonate has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This compound finds applications in the organic synthesis of various compounds. Zinc carbonate can be used in a similar manner to zinc oxide as a white pigment. The mineral, smithsonite itself is frequently used ornamentally. zinc carbonate is incorporated in various Chinese medicine formulations. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.