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Zinc Chloride 98%

CAS 7646-85-7Mining Chemicals
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Product nameZinc Chloride 98%
CategoryMining Chemicals
CAS number7646-85-7
Molecular formulaZnCl2
OriginConfirmed per shipment
Place of supplyWorldwide
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Product overview

Zinc Chloride 98% is a very useful chemical compound having the chemical formula ZnCl2.

Chemical Appearance

Zinc Chloride 98% has the appearance of a white or colorless crystalline solid. It is hygroscopic and very deliquescent. It is odourless. It is highly soluble in water.

Chemical Applications and Strengths

Zinc Chloride 98% is an extremely efficient chemical compound and therefore, has many industrial applications. Its main applications and strengths are:

  • Zinc Chloride 98% is most popularly used in the battery industry.
  • It is used as a metallurgical flux.
  • It reacts with metal oxides and gives derivatives of the idealised formula MZnOCl2. This reaction uses zinc chloride solution as a flux for soldering.
  • It is used in organic synthesis. It is a very useful Lewis acid in organic chemistry.
  • It is used as a catalyser for catalysing the conversion of methanol to hexamethylbenzene.
  • It is also used for the catalyses of the Fischer indole synthesis and Friedal Crafts acylation reactions.
  • The combination of Zinc Chloride and hydrochloric acid is popularly known as Lucas reagent. It is very effective for the preparation of alkyl chlorides from alcohol.
  • It also helps in the activation of benzylic and allylic halides.
  • It is also used as a reducing agent.
  • It is used as a starting reagent for the synthesis of many organozinc reagents.
  • Zinc Chloride is also very useful in textile and paper processing.
  • Concentrated aqueous solutions of zinc chloride have the ability of dissolving starch, silk and cellulose.
  • It is used as a fireproofing agent.
  • It is also used in fabric refreshers.
  • It is used for making vulcanised paper.
  • It is also used for making smoke grenades. It gives an effective smoke screen.
  • It is used for the detection of fingerprints because it fluoresces more intensely.
  • It is used as a disinfectant and wood preservative.
  • It is widely used in the treatment of skin cancer.

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Specifications

Product nameZinc Chloride 98%
CategoryMining Chemicals
CAS number7646-85-7
Molecular formulaZnCl2
OriginConfirmed per shipment
Place of supplyWorldwide

Typical values for identification. The exact specification, certificate of analysis and safety data sheet are confirmed for each shipment.

Packaging and delivery

PackagingConfirmed in the quotation
Storage
DeliveryWorldwide, by sea, road or rail, with shipping terms agreed in the quotation
DocumentsCommercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading; SDS, COA and TDS on request

Frequently asked questions

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Can you ship Zinc Chloride 98% to my country?

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Which documents are available?

A commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading come with every shipment. A safety data sheet, certificate of analysis and technical data sheet are available on request.

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