Zinc carbonate

Zinc carbonate is a salt of zinc with the amino acid carbonic acid. It has chemical formula ZnCO3. Zinc carbonate appears as a white crystalline solid or powder that is insoluble in water. Used in pharmaceuticals, to make other zinc compounds, as a feed additive. Zinc supplementation reduces the incidence of infection and increases the survival rate after infections in elderly people. The most important use of zinc carbonate is the zinc metal that can be extracted from the ore. It allows the body to process food and nutrients as well as supports the functioning of key enzymes. Zinc also is necessary for sexual maturation as well as skin and bone growth. Additionally, zinc carbonate plays a significant role in Chinese medicine. It may be used to treat problems with the stomach and liver.