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Wednesday, 9 November 2016

Zinc Sulfate | ZNSO4

Description of Zinc Sulfate | ZNSO4

 
Zinc sulfate is the inorganic compound.It is used to supply zinc in animal feeds, fertilizers, and agricultural sprays,in making lithopone,in coagulation baths for rayon,in electrolyte for zinc plating,as a mordant in dyeing,as a preservative for skins and leather,and in medicine as an astringent and emitic.It is used as a catalyst in numerous chemical operations. In water treatment, Zinc Sulfate finds application as a corrosion inhibitor in cooling towers and municipal water systems. Zinc Sulfate also finds use in production of pigments, preservation and clarification of glue, in flame proofing compounds, as a mining flotation agent, in wood preservatives, in electro metallurgy and electro galvanizing.

Chemical Properties

AppearanceWhite Powder
Boiling Point740 °C
CAS Number7733-02-0
ChEBI35176
Density3.54 g/cm3
EINECS Number231-793-3
IUPAC NameZinc Sulfate
InChI1S/H2O4S.Zn/c1-5(2,3)4;/h(H2,1,2,3,4);/q;+2/p-2
InChIKeyNWONKYPBYAMBJT-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Main HazardsZinc Sulfate inhalation of dust causes irritation of nose and throat. Zinc Sulfate ingestion can cause irritation or corrosion of the alimentary tract. If it is contact with eyes or skin causes irritation.
Melting Point680 oC
Molar Mass161.4 g/mol
Molecular FormulaZnSO4
Other_CationsCadmium Sulfate
RTECS NumberZH5260000
Refractive1.658 n/D
Related CompoundsCopper(II) Sulfate
SolubilitySoluble in Methanol, Glycerol
SynonymsWhite Vitriol;Goslarite;Zinc (II) Sulfate;Sulfuric Acid Zinc Salt; Zinc(2+) Sulfate;Zinc Sulphate;Zinc Sulfate Anhydrous

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