Zinc dust, powders and flakes

CPC v2.1 Code: 41544

About zinc dust, powders and flakes

cpc code 41544 covers the production and trade of zinc dust, powders, and flakes. Zinc is a versatile and essential metal used in a wide range of industries, from construction and automotive to electronics and agriculture. The zinc dust, powders, and flakes produced under this code are crucial raw materials that enable the manufacture of various zinc-based products, making this industry a vital component of the broader economy.

Production process

Zinc dust, powders, and flakes are typically produced through the process of zinc smelting. This involves the extraction of zinc from zinc-containing ores, such as sphalerite, through a series of high-temperature reactions. The resulting molten zinc is then atomized or mechanically ground to create the desired particle sizes and shapes, ranging from fine powders to coarse flakes.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of zinc dust, powders, and flakes include zinc-containing ores, reducing agents (such as coal or coke), and specialized equipment for smelting, atomization, and grinding. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce, energy sources, and transportation infrastructure to support the production and distribution of these materials.

Production outputs

The zinc dust, powders, and flakes produced under cpc code 41544 are used as raw materials in a variety of downstream industries. These include the manufacture of 41545 Zinc oxides and peroxides, 41546 Zinc chloride, and 41547 Zinc sulfate, as well as the production of zinc-based alloys, coatings, and other zinc-containing products. The versatility of these materials ensures their widespread use across multiple economic sectors.

Family tree for zinc dust, powders and flakes

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4'>4: Metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41'>41: Basic metals</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/415'>415: Semi-finished products of copper, nickel, aluminium, lead, zinc and tin or their alloys</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4154'>4154: Semi-finished products of lead, zinc and tin or their alloys</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41544'>41544: Zinc dust, powders and flakes</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41542'>41542: Lead plates, sheets, strip and foil; lead powders and flakes</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41545'>41545: Zinc bars, rods, profiles and wire; zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41547'>41547: Tin bars, rods, profiles and wire</a>"]

    

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