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Zinc sulfate heptahydrate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A12915.36
500 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Zinc sulfate heptahydrate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A12915.36
500 g, Each
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Catalog number: A12915.36
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
7446-20-0
IUPAC Name
zinc(2+) heptahydrate sulfate
Molecular Formula
H14O11SZn
InChI Key
RZLVQBNCHSJZPX-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES
O.O.O.O.O.O.O.[Zn++].[O-]S([O-])(=O)=O
Appearance (Color)
White
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder or lumps or fused solid
Complexometric Titration
≥97.5 to ≤102.5%
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Water Content (Karl Fischer Titration)
40.1-47.16% (6-8 waters)

Description

Zinc sulfate heptahydrate is widely used as a coagulant in the production of rayon. It finds an application in the manufacturing of calico printing, wood preservation and lithopone. It is the source of zinc which is supplied in animal feeds, fertilizers and agricultural sprays. It is utilized as electrolytes for zinc plating and surface treating agents. It is also used as a mordant in dyeing, preservative for skin and leather and in medicine as an astringent and emetic.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Zinc sulfate heptahydrate is widely used as a coagulant in the production of rayon. It finds an application in the manufacturing of calico printing, wood preservation and lithopone. It is the source of zinc which is supplied in animal feeds, fertilizers and agricultural sprays. It is utilized as electrolytes for zinc plating and surface treating agents. It is also used as a mordant in dyeing, preservative for skin and leather and in medicine as an astringent and emetic.

Solubility
Soluble in water and glycerol.

Notes
Incompatible with strong bases and strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

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