| Formula / Notation | N2O6Zn |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7779-88-6 |
| Molecular Weight | 189.4 |
| Melting Point | 97 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 2.07 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | SOLUBILITY: 184.3 G/100 CC WATER @ 20 °C /HEXAHYDRATE/ |
| Appearance | Zinc nitrate is a colorless crystalline solid. Noncombustible, but accelerates the burning of combustible materials. If large quantities are involved in a fire or the combustible material is finely... |
| Also Known As | zinc dinitrate; Zinc dinitrate; 7779-88-6; Celloxan; Nitric acid, zinc salt; Nitrate de zinc; X 4 (nitrate); ZINC(II) NITRATE; Zinc nitrate (Zn(NO3)2); EDO66F5U49 |
| Category | Salts |
What is Zinc nitrate?
Zinc nitrate is an inorganic nitrate salt having zinc(2+) as the couterion. It has a role as a NMR chemical shift reference compound. It is an inorganic zinc salt and an inorganic nitrate salt. It contains a zinc(2+).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: zinc dinitrate
Other Names / Synonyms: zinc dinitrate; Zinc dinitrate; 7779-88-6; Celloxan; Nitric acid, zinc salt; Nitrate de zinc; X 4 (nitrate); ZINC(II) NITRATE; Zinc nitrate (Zn(NO3)2); EDO66F5U49
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 97 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 2.07 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 189.4 |
| Solubility | SOLUBILITY: 184.3 G/100 CC WATER @ 20 °C /HEXAHYDRATE/ |
| Appearance | Zinc nitrate is a colorless crystalline solid. Noncombustible, but accelerates the burning of combustible materials. If large quantities are involved in a fire or the combustible material is finely... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Zinc nitrate is an inorganic nitrate salt having zinc(2+) as the couterion. It has a role as a NMR chemical shift reference compound. It is an inorganic zinc salt and an inorganic nitrate salt. It contains a zinc(2+).
Used in food preservation, water treatment, chemical synthesis, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical applications.
Irritant or toxic depending on specific salt. Some salts are oxidising agents or toxic to aquatic environments. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Zinc nitrate is: N2O6Zn