Zinc sulfate monohydrate is an inorganic substance with the chemical formula ZnSO ₄ · H ₂ O. The appearance is a white flowable powder. Density 3.28g/cm3. It has the properties of being soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol, easily deliquescent in air, and insoluble in acetone.
Zinc sulfate monohydrate has been widely used in feed additives, chemical industry, national defense, fertilizers, mineral processing, pharmaceuticals, rubber, electronics, printing and dyeing agents, bone glue clarifiers and protectants, electroplating, prevention of fruit tree diseases and pests, and circulating cooling water treatment, as well as viscose fibers and nylon fibers. It is a raw material for manufacturing zinc salts and lithopone. Used in the electrolytic industry for cable galvanizing and electrolytic pure zinc. It is also used as a preservative for wood and leather, as well as in the artificial fiber industry. Food grade as a nutritional supplement (zinc fortifier)
CAS #: 7446-19-7
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