What is Zinc sulfide?
'''Zinc sulfide''' is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is ZnS. It contains [[zinc]] and [[sulfide]] [[ion]]s. ==Properties== Zinc sulfide is white when pure. It does not dissolve in water. It can burn at a high temperature to make [[sulfur dioxide]] and [[zinc oxide]]. It reacts with strong [[acid]]s to make [[hydrogen sulfide]]. ==Preparation== Zinc sulfide can be made by igniting a mixture of powdered zinc and [[sulfur]]. Another way of making it is to react hydrogen sulfide with a zinc compound. ==Uses== Zinc sulfide is used to convert [[ultraviolet]] light to [[visible light]]. It can be [[wikt:doping|doped]] with [[copper]] to make it glow in the dark. ==Related pages== *[[Zinc sulfate]] *[[Zinc chloride]] [[Category:Sulfur compounds]] [[Category:Zinc compounds]]