Applications

Zinc sulfate is vital to plants, as it is involved in the production of growth hormones and chlorophyll, as well as in the breathing process and synthesis of carbohydrates.

Zinc is an essential micronutrient in animal diet, as it acts as a functional component of several enzyme systems involved with breathing, cellular growth, reproduction, and digestion. Compounds made from this element, such as zinc oxide and zinc sulfate are used as nutritional supplements in animal feed.

Zinc oxide is a critical component that activates and accelerates the vulcanization process of tire manufactoring and rubber compounding. Many characteristics in rubber are attributed to zinc oxide, such as: thermal properties, mold shrinkage, mold cleanliness, tire abrasion and water resistance, ultraviolet light protection and procesability.

Zinc oxide provides cohesion, fungicidal, and anticorrosive properties to paint. Our paint-grade zinc oxide whose low reactivity, is achieved through its closely controlled surface area, results in improved stability of our customer's products.

Zinc sulfate is a depressor of zinc in the flotation of minerals which contains silver, lead, and copper.

Zinc oxide is used in the production of frits and glazes which are used in the manufacture of floors, tiles, bathroom fixtures, tableware, ceramic ornaments, and crafts.

Zinc oxide is a vital ingredient in a number of pharmaceutical applications that touch our lives every day.

Zinc oxide is one of the most diversified compounds, making it versatile to use in a wide range of industrial chemical applications. It functions as a catalyst in many chemical process, including alkylation, dehydrogenation, and oxidation.

Is an important additive in motor oil, general lubricants, resins and oils. The zinc allows for improved adhesion and thermal stability in lubricants.

Additionally, Zinc Nacional produces an iron concentrate used by the cement and iron smelting industries, as well as lead sulfate.