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Zinc Chloride

CAS #: 7646-85-7
Linear Formula:
ZnCl2
MDL Number
MFCD00011295
EC No.:
231-592-0

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Zinc Chloride Properties (Theoretical)

Compound Formula Cl2Zn
Molecular Weight 136.25
Appearance White Powder
Melting Point 292 °C, 565 K, 558 °F
Boiling Point 756 °C, 1029 K, 1393 °F
Density 2907 kg/m3
Solubility in H2O N/A
Exact Mass 133.867 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass 133.866852 Da

Zinc Chloride Health & Safety Information

Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H302-H314-H410
Hazard Codes C,N
Precautionary Statements P260-P280-P301 + P312 + P330-P303 + P361 + P353-P304 + P340 + P310-P305 + P351 + P338
Flash Point Not applicable
Risk Codes 22-34-50/53
Safety Statements 26-36/37/39-45-60-61
RTECS Number ZH1400000
Transport Information UN 2331 8 / PGIII
WGK Germany 3
GHS Pictogram
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Corrosive - GHS05
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Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - GHS09
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Exclamation Point - GHS07

About Zinc Chloride

High purity Zinc Chloride Chloride IonZinc Chloride is an excellent water soluble crystalline Zinc source for uses compatible with chlorides. Chloride compounds can conduct electricity when fused or dissolved in water. Chloride materials can be decomposed by electrolysis to chlorine gas and the metal. They are formed through various chlorination processes whereby at least one chlorine anion (Cl-) is covalently bonded to the relevant metal or cation. Ultra high purity and proprietary formulations can be prepared. The chloride ion controls fluid equilibrium and pH levels in metabolic systems. They can form either inorganic or organic compounds. Zinc Chloride is generally immediately available in most volumes. High purity, submicron and nanopowder forms may be considered. We also produce Zinc Chloride Solution. American Elements produces to many standard grades when applicable, including Mil Spec (military grade); ACS, Reagent and Technical Grade; Food, Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Grade; Optical Grade, USP and EP/BP (European Pharmacopoeia/British Pharmacopoeia) and follows applicable ASTM testing standards. Typical and custom packaging is available. Additional technical, research and safety (MSDS) information is available as is a Reference Calculator for converting relevant units of measurement.

Synonyms

Zinc dichloride, Zinc(II) chloride, Dichlorozinc, Zinc Butter, cas 21351-91-7 (zinc chloride hydrate / hydrated)

Chemical Identifiers

Linear Formula ZnCl2
Pubchem CID 3007855
MDL Number MFCD00011295
EC No. 231-592-0
IUPAC Name Zinc dichloride
Beilstein/Reaxys No. N/A
SMILES Cl[Zn]Cl
InchI Identifier InChI=1S/2ClH.Zn/h2*1H;/q;;+2/p-2
InchI Key JIAARYAFYJHUJI-UHFFFAOYSA-L
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Packaging Specifications

Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Shipping documentation includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 440 gallon liquid totes, and 36,000 lb. tanker trucks.

Related Elements

See more Zinc products. Zinc (atomic symbol: Zn, atomic number: 30) is a Block D, Group 12, Period 4 element with an atomic weight of 65.38. The number of electrons in each of zinc's shells is 2, 8, 18, 2, and its electron configuration is [Ar] 3d10 4s2. Zinc Bohr ModelThe zinc atom has a radius of 134 pm and a Van der Waals radius of 210 pm. Zinc was discovered by Indian metallurgists prior to 1000 BC and first recognized as a unique element by Rasaratna Samuccaya in 800. Zinc was first isolated by Andreas Marggraf in 1746. In its elemental form, zinc has a silver-gray appearance. It is brittle at ordinary temperatures but malleable at 100 °C to 150 °C.Elemental Zinc It is a fair conductor of electricity, and burns in air at high red producing white clouds of the oxide. Zinc is mined from sulfidic ore deposits. It is the 24th most abundant element in the earth's crust and the fourth most common metal in use (after iron, aluminum, and copper). The name zinc originates from the German word "zin," meaning tin.

Chlorine is a Block P, Group 17, Period 3 element. Its electron configuration is [Ne]3s23p5. The chlorine atom has a covalent radius of 102±4 pm and its Van der Waals radius is 175 pm. Chlorine ModelIn its elemental form, chlorine is a yellow-green gas. Chlorine is the second lightest halogen after fluorine. It has the third highest electronegativity and the highest electron affinity of all elements, making it a strong oxidizing agent. It is rarely found by itself in nature. Chlorine was discovered and first isolated by Carl Wilhelm Scheele in 1774. It was first recognized as an element by Humphry Davy in 1808.