Zinc Chloride
Zinc chloride is a white crystalline solid, hygroscopic and very deliquescent. Anhydrous ZnCl2 can be prepared from zinc and hydrogen chloride
- Synonyms
- Zinc (II) chloride, Zinc dichloride, zinc (2+) dichloride
- Chemical Formula
- ZnCl2
- CAS Number
- 7646-85-7
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 136.3 g/mol
- Melting Point
- 290°C
- Boiling Point
- 732°C
- Density
- 2.907 g/cm³
- Forms
- Powder, White
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Disinfectant
- Flux
- Flame retardant
Industries
- Pulp & Paper
- Cleaning
- Agriculture
- Chemical Processing