zinc chromate


zinc chromate

[′ziŋk ′krō‚māt] (inorganic chemistry) ZnCrO4 A toxic, yellow powder that is insoluble in water, soluble in acids; used as a pigment in paints (artists', automotive, primer), varnishes, linoleum, and epoxy laminates.

zinc chromate, buttercup yellow, zinc yellow

A bright yellow stable pigment used in paints, esp. in metal primers as a rust-inhibiting pigment.