Zinc tannate
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Description
Yellowish odorless powder. Zinc tannate is made by a tannin solution with zinc hydroxide dissolved in ammonium hydroxide. It is a astringent tanning agent used for processing skins.
Synonyms and Related Terms
sal barnit
Other Properties
Insoluble in water, alcohol. Soluble in dilute acids.
Authority
- The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 9968