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Catalog Number:
47626
CAS Number:
7446-20-0
Zinc sulfate heptahydrate
Grade:
FCC
Purity:
99.0 - 108.7% (Assay)
Synonym(s):
Zinc sulfate·7H2O, To pass test
Hazmat
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Product Information

It 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.

Synonyms
Zinc sulfate·7H2O, To pass test
CAS Number
7446-20-0
Purity
99.0 - 108.7% (Assay)
Grade
FCC
Molecular Formula
ZnSO4·7H2O
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00149894
PubChem ID
62640
Melting Point
39 - 41 ºC
Density
1.97
Appearance
Colorless efflorescent crystals
Conditions
Store at RT
General Information
Synonyms
Zinc sulfate·7H2O, To pass test
CAS Number
7446-20-0
Purity
99.0 - 108.7% (Assay)
Grade
FCC
Molecular Formula
ZnSO4·7H2O
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00149894
PubChem ID
62640
Melting Point
39 - 41 ºC
Density
1.97
Appearance
Colorless efflorescent crystals
Conditions
Store at RT
Properties
Additional property information coming soon!
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Safety and Regulations
Hazmat
Yes
Antibiotic
No
DEA-regulated
No
Warnings
-
Applications

Zinc sulfate heptahydrate is widely utilized in research focused on various practical applications:

  • Agriculture: It serves as an essential micronutrient in fertilizers, promoting healthy plant growth and improving crop yields.
  • Animal Nutrition: Used as a dietary supplement in livestock feed, it enhances animal health and productivity by providing necessary zinc.
  • Pharmaceuticals: This compound is incorporated in medicinal formulations, particularly for treating zinc deficiency and related health issues.
  • Water Treatment: It acts as a coagulating agent in water purification processes, helping to remove impurities and improve water quality.
  • Industrial Applications: Employed in the production of various chemical compounds, it is also used in the manufacturing of textiles and as a mordant in dyeing processes.

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