Zinc nitrate
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Description
Colorless, odorless, hexahydrate crystals. Zinc nitrate is primarily used as a mordant for textile dyes.
Synonyms and Related Terms
zinc dinitrate
Other Properties
Soluble in water, alcohol. pH (5% aqueous soln.) = 5.1
| Composition | Zn(NO3)2 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 7779-88-6 |
| Melting Point | 36.4 |
| Density | 2.065 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 189.38 |
Hazards and Safety
Fire and explosion risk. Strong oxidizing agent. Contact may cause irritation.
LINK: International Chemical Safety Card
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 9946