Zinc sulfate 1AQ
General Product Information
| Article | Zinc sulfate 1AQ |
| Synonyms | White vitriol, Zinc sulfphate, Zinc sulfate monohydrate |
| CAS No. | 7446-19-7 |
| EEG No. | – |
| EINECS No. | 231-793-3 |
| IMO | Class 9 |
| Tariff Code |
28332920 |
| UN No. | 3077 |
| VLG/ADR | Class 9, Packing Group III |
Description
Zinc sulfate 1AQ (monohydrate) is an inorganic compound that occurs as a white crystalline powder. Highly soluble in water, it is widely used in industries such as agriculture, chemistry and electroplating. It contains one molecule of crystal water and is known for its high purity, good solubility and stable properties.
Characteristics
- Odor: Odorless.
- Hygroscopic: –
- Color: White to Colorless.
- Grade: Technical.
- Solubility: Highly soluble in water.
- Shape: Crystalline powder.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Chemical Structure | ZnSO4 – H2O |
| Molar Weight | 179.45 g/mol |
| Melting Point | > 100 °C (decomposes) |
| Boiling Point | – |
| Density | Approx. 1.95 g/cm³. |
| Refractive Index | – |
| pH. | Approx. 4.0-5.5 (at 5% solution). |
Applications
Zinc sulfate 1AQ is applied in various ways, for instance:
1. Chemical Industry
Used as a raw material in the production of pigments, such as lithopone, and as an excipient in textile dyeing processes.
2. Agriculture
As a zinc source in fertilizers and soil conditioners, to prevent zinc deficiencies in crops….
3. Water Treatment
Zinc sulfate acts as a coagulant or algicide in water treatment plants.
4. Metal Industry
Zinc sulfate is a commonly used electrolyte in zinc plating processes. It provides a uniform zinc coating on metal parts, offering corrosion protection.
5. Wood & Leather Industry
In impregnants, it acts as a fungicide and insect repellent.
Interessing Links
- CAS Common Chemistry – Zinc sulfate monohydrate
- European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) – For chemical information and regulations.
- PubChem – Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate – Chemical information by the National Library of Medicine of the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NIH-NCBI).
- Wikipedia – Zinc sulfate