Burning zinc and sulfur makes zinc sulfide, which can be used to make glow in the dark powder. Making it by burning zinc and ...

Safety: Weigh the zinc dust in a hood. Heat sodium hydroxide and zinc dust using the ventilation grating in Chem 140 or in a chemical fume hood. Use tongs to handle the pennies. Use caution with hot ...

Heat causes a fusion of zinc and copper to form brass (gold-colored). Brass is 60-82% Cu and 18-40% Zn. In the hood, transfer 5-10g zinc dust or fine granular zinc in a 3.5 inch crucible with handle.