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Zinc sulfate

IUPAC: zinc sulfate

O4SZn Salts CAS 7733-02-0
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Formula / NotationO4SZn
CAS Number7733-02-0
Molecular Weight161.4
Melting Point212 °F (USCG, 1999)
Density1.96 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
SolubilitySolubility: 54.480 lb/100 lb water /Heptahydrate/
AppearanceAnhydrous zinc sulfate is a colorless crystalline solid. Zinc sulfate is also obtained as a hexahydrate, ZnSO4.6H2O, and as a heptahydrate ZnSO4.7H2O. All forms are soluble in water. All are noncom...
Also Known AsZinc sulphate; 7733-02-0; Zinc sulfate anhydrous; Zincate; White vitriol; zinc(II) sulfate; Zinc sulfate (1:1); Medizinc; Solvezinc; Solvezink
CategorySalts

What is Zinc sulfate?

Zinc sulfate is a metal sulfate compound having zinc(2+) as the counterion. It has a role as a fertilizer. It is a zinc molecular entity and a metal sulfate. It contains a zinc(2+).

Formula & Notation

O4SZn

IUPAC Name: zinc sulfate

Other Names / Synonyms: Zinc sulphate; 7733-02-0; Zinc sulfate anhydrous; Zincate; White vitriol; zinc(II) sulfate; Zinc sulfate (1:1); Medizinc; Solvezinc; Solvezink

Properties & Characteristics

Appearance: Anhydrous zinc sulfate is a colorless crystalline solid. Zinc sulfate is also obtained as a hexahydrate, ZnSO4.6H2O, and as a heptahydrate ZnSO4.7H2O. All forms are soluble in water. All are noncom.... Molecular formula: O4SZn. Molecular weight: 161.4 g/mol. Melting point: 212 °F (USCG, 1999). Density: 1.96 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink. Solubility: Solubility: 54.480 lb/100 lb water /Heptahydrate/.

Physical Data

PropertyValue
Melting Point212 °F (USCG, 1999)
Density1.96 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
Molecular Weight161.4
SolubilitySolubility: 54.480 lb/100 lb water /Heptahydrate/
AppearanceAnhydrous zinc sulfate is a colorless crystalline solid. Zinc sulfate is also obtained as a hexahydrate, ZnSO4.6H2O, and as a heptahydrate ZnSO4.7H2O. All forms are soluble in water. All are noncom...

Uses & Applications

Used in food preservation, water treatment, chemical synthesis, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical applications.

Safety Information

Irritant or toxic depending on specific salt. Some salts are oxidising agents or toxic to aquatic environments. Consult SDS before use.

Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.

Key Facts

Term Zinc sulfate
Formula O4SZn
CAS Number 7733-02-0
Molecular Weight 161.4
Category Salts
Index All "Z" terms
Synonyms Zinc sulphate; 7733-02-0; Zinc sulfate anhydrous; Zincate; White vitriol; zinc(II) sulfate; Zinc sulfate (1:1); Medizinc; Solvezinc; Solvezink

Frequently Asked Questions

Zinc sulfate is a metal sulfate compound having zinc(2+) as the counterion. It has a role as a fertilizer. It is a zinc molecular entity and a metal sulfate. It contains a zinc(2+).

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