Volatile Metals

• What is the chemical symbol for Zinc?

  Zn
• In which formulation is Zinc commonly used as a stabilizer?


  Insulin formulations
• What are the pharmacological actions of Zinc?


  • Astringent
  • Antiseptic
  • Antiperspirant
  • Protectant
• What is one of the other uses of Zinc besides its pharmacological actions?


  Component in batteries
• What condition is caused by Zinc deficiency?


  Parakeratosis
• What is the antidote for Zinc poisoning?


  Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO₃)
• What are some important compounds of Zinc and their uses?

  • Zinc Chloride (ZnCl₂): Disinfectant, antiseptic, dentin desensitizer
  • Zinc Oxide (ZnO): Antiseptic, astringent, topical protectant
  • Zinc Peroxide (ZnO₂): Antiseptic
  • Zinc Sulfide (ZnS): Parasiticide, topical protectant, antiseptic
  • Zinc Sulfate Heptahydrate (ZnSO₄ · 7H₂O): Emetic, astringent
  • Hydrated Zinc Silicate: Topical protectant
  • Zinc-Eugenol Cement: Dental protective material
• What is the chemical symbol for Cadmium?


  Cd
• What is the pharmacological action of Cadmium?


  Astringent
• What is one of the other uses of Cadmium?


  Manufacture of stink bombs
• What disease is caused by Cadmium poisoning?


  Itai-itai disease
• What is the antidote for Cadmium poisoning?


  British Anti-Lewisite (BAL) or Dimercaprol
• What are some important compounds of Cadmium and their uses?


  • Cadmium Chloride (CdCl₂): Emetic, treatment of Tinea infection
  • Cadmium Sulfide (CdS): Anti-seborrheic
• What is the chemical symbol for Mercury?


  Hg
• What is another name for Mercury?


  Quicksilver
• What are some industrial uses of Mercury?


  In thermometers and dental amalgams
• What disease is caused by Mercury poisoning?


  Minamata disease
• What is the antidote for Mercury poisoning?

  EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid)
• What are some important compounds of Mercury and their uses?

  • Mercurous Chloride (Hg₂Cl₂): Cathartic, local antiseptic
  • Mercuric Chloride (HgCl₂): Disinfectant
  • Mercurous Iodide (Hg₂I₂): Treatment of syphilis
  • Mercuric Iodide (HgI₂): Stimulant for indolent ulcers
  • Potassium Mercuric Iodide (K₂HgI₄): Antiseptic, component of Mayer’s reagent
  • Mercuric Ammonium Chloride (HgNH₂Cl): Topical antiseptic
  • Mercuric Oxide (HgO): Ophthalmic anti-infective