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Definition of ZnSiO4
1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: Zinco Silicate
1.1.2 English name: Zinc Silicate
1.2 Atomic structure: ZnSiO4 consists of Zn, Si and O atoms.
1.3 Atomic mass: The atomic mass of ZnSiO4 is 161.011 g/mol.
1.3.1 Molecular structure: ZnSiO4 is composed of 1 Zn atom, 1 Si atom and 4 O atoms linked together.
1.4 Ion structure: ZnSiO4 does not form ions. -
Properties: ZnSiO4
2.1 Physical properties of ZnSiO4
State: Solid
Color: White or slightly yellow
Smell: Odorless
pH level: Does not affect pH as it is a insoluble solid in water.
2.2 Chemical properties of ZnSiO4: ZnSiO4 does not react with common substances under normal conditions, it is a stable compound. -
Common chemical equations of ZnSiO4: Since ZnSiO4 does not participate in common chemical reactions, there are no examples of reactions of ZnSiO4 with metals, acids, non-metals and salts.
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Preparation of ZnSiO4
4.1 Laboratory preparation of ZnSiO4: ZnSiO4 can be prepared through the reaction between Zinc Oxide (ZnO) and Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) to form Zinc Silicate (ZnSiO4).
4.2 Industrial preparation of ZnSiO4: In industry, ZnSiO4 is usually prepared from willemite ore containing Zn2SiO4 after being melted and filtered.