Abstract: Zinc clays, methods for preparation of zinc clays, and compositions containing the same are disclosed. The methods comprise mixing a clay with a zinc ammonia complex solution to prepare the zinc clays. Zinc clays according to the present invention may further comprise quaternary ammonium salts. The present clays may be used in compositions and/or as additives in rubber and plastic formulations and products, as nutrient delivery agents, and in catalyst formulations.

Abstract: Zinc oxide and/or zinc carbonate coated particles, methods of coating particles with zinc oxide and/or zinc carbonate, and various applications of such coated particles, including applications in cosmetics, rubber, and other polymer materials, are disclosed. As compared to rubber formulations with zinc oxide and core materials added separately, formulations including the present coated particles may have a higher transparency, lower Mooney viscosity and lower minimum torque, improved dispersability, a higher modulus at 100% and/or at 300% elongation, a higher tensile strength, better aging resistance, better abrasion resistance, lower density, and/or lower heat build up. Thus, products containing the present coated particles may enjoy similar or better properties than comparative products that include a conventional filler and/or zinc oxide per se, and the present coated particles may result in cost savings for the corresponding product formulations.

Abstract: A method of producing a zinc-ammonia-carbonate complex solution includes heating a solution made from urea with added zinc from a zinc source in a first vessel to produce zinc and impurities dissolved in the solution and a residual; cementing the solution by adding zinc dust to form a slurry; filtering the slurry to remove a first precipitate and to produce a first filtrate; optionally heating the first filtrate to form a second precipitate in the first filtrate; and filtering the first filtrate to remove the second precipitate and to produce a second filtrate which comprises the zinc-ammonia-carbonate complex solution.

Abstract: A method for preparing basic zinc carbonate from die casting ash, zinc skimming or zinc ash includes heating urea or a mixture of urea and ammonia and carbon dioxide with water in a closed vessel with zinc ash. After zinc is dissolved in sufficient quantities, the solution is cooled and filtered. The filtered solution is cemented with zinc dust to precipitate heavy metals and the filtered. The solution is preferably heated a second time to remove an iron precipitate. The solution is then heated a third time to precipitate the dissolved zinc as basic zinc carbonate, which is washed and dried. The filtrate and gases recovered from the heating steps are reused in the process.

Abstract: A method for preparing basic zinc carbonate from die casting ash, zinc skimming or zinc ash includes heating urea or a mixture of urea and ammonia and carbon dioxide with water in a closed vessel with zinc ash. After zinc is dissolved in sufficient quantities, the solution is cooled and filtered. The filtered solution is cemented with zinc dust to precipitate heavy metals and the filtered. The solution is preferably heated a second time to remove an iron precipitate. The solution is then heated a third time to precipitate the dissolved zinc as basic zinc carbonate, which is washed and dried. The filtrate and gases recovered from the heating steps are reused in the process.