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chemewright
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Can you please identify this compound?

I was experimenting with zinc cores from pennies and something unexpected happened. When i heated small amount with a blowtorch it evolved a wispy white substance that resembles cotton. It is extremely fine and at first looked like smoke.Is this just zinc oxide?

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bradleyzale
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Re: Can you please identify this compound?

Yes, zinc oxidizes easily when it is heated.

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