Zinc Dust Supplier in Malaysia for Coating and Reduction Grades
- Also known as
- Metallic Zinc Dust
Zinc dust is a fine metallic zinc material used in zinc-rich coatings, chemical reduction and hydrometallurgical cementation. ChemTrade handles zinc dust supplier enquiries in Malaysia against the buyer's required particle grade and written specification.
Commercial zinc dust may be described by application grade, particle-size distribution or production-route terms such as distilled or atomised. The broader term zinc powder is sometimes used in enquiries, but it is not always an exact substitute because coarser or differently produced powder can behave differently in a coating or reaction.
Coating grades provide reactive metallic zinc pigment for zinc-rich primers and protective systems on steel. Chemical grades are selected for reduction reactions, while cementation grades are used for solution purification and metal recovery processes where surface area and reaction rate matter.
Send the intended application, required zinc content, particle-size or sieve limits, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation, together with the quoted grade and price validity period.
- CAS number
- 7440-66-6
- Formula
- Zn
- Grade
- coating, chemical reduction, metallurgical cementation
- Appearance
- fine grey metallic powder
Zinc Dust grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc-rich coating grade | fine grey metallic powder | — | Zinc pigment for zinc-rich primers and protective coating systems on steel. Buyers normally qualify the grade by metallic zinc content, particle-size distribution, sieve residue and compatibility with the coating formulation. | — |
| Chemical reduction grade | fine reactive metallic zinc dust | — | Reducing agent for chemical synthesis and process reactions where surface area, reaction rate and impurity limits affect performance. Send the current process specification rather than relying only on a general purity label. | — |
| Metallurgical cementation grade | controlled-particle metallic zinc dust | — | Cementation and solution-purification processes that use zinc to precipitate dissolved metals. Particle size, zinc content and process reactivity should be matched to the buyer's operating requirement. | — |
How to buy zinc dust from ChemTrade
Request a quote for zinc dust
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | fine grey metallic powder | — |
| Chemical identity | elemental zinc, Zn | — |
| Zinc content | total and metallic zinc limits confirmed against the required grade | — |
| Particle size distribution | quoted against the required mesh, sieve residue or micron range | — |
| Moisture | limit confirmed against the required grade | — |
| Solubility in water | insoluble | — |
Zinc Dust applications
Safety and handling
Keep containers closed, dry and away from acids, water and ignition sources. Avoid creating airborne dust during transfer, and follow the safety data and handling controls supplied for the quoted grade.
Common questions about zinc dust
Is zinc dust the same as zinc powder?
The terms are sometimes used loosely, but they should not be assumed to mean an identical grade. Zinc dust usually refers to a very fine, reactive metallic zinc material, while zinc powder can cover a wider range of particle sizes and production types. Send the application and particle specification so the quotation is matched to zinc dust rather than a different powder.
Which zinc dust grade should I request?
Request a coating grade for zinc-rich primers, a chemical reduction grade for synthesis or process reactions, or a cementation grade for hydrometallurgical purification and metal recovery. The written specification should decide the grade where zinc content, particle size or impurities are critical.
What particle-size details should I provide?
State the required mesh, sieve residue, micron range or particle-size distribution used by your process. If the specification names a distilled or atomised material, include that wording because production route and particle profile can affect coating dispersion and reaction rate.
What specifications matter for zinc-rich coatings?
Coating buyers commonly define total zinc, metallic zinc, particle-size distribution, sieve residue, moisture and application-sensitive impurity limits. Also state the primer or coating system so the proposed grade can be checked against the formulation requirement.
What information is needed for a zinc dust quotation?
Provide the application, grade or current specification, particle-size requirement, quantity and delivery location. Mention any critical zinc-content, moisture or impurity limits and whether a reference sample or existing product must be matched.
Can packing and documents be confirmed before ordering?
Yes. State the required pack format and the documents needed by your quality system when enquiring. The packing and documentation available for the quoted grade are confirmed with the quotation rather than assumed to be the same for every zinc dust source.
How is zinc dust priced?
Price depends on grade, zinc-content limits, particle specification, quantity, packing and delivery requirement. Send those details for a current quotation with a stated validity period.