Alias zinc chloride powder; Zinc chloride; Anhydrous zinc chloride
EINECS231-592-0
Chemical formula ZnCl2
Molecular weight 136.315
Density 1.01g/mLat20°C
Melting point 293℃
Boiling point 732°C(lit.)
Flash point 732°C
Water soluble 432g/100mL(25℃)
Properties white hexagonal granular crystal or powder. Purpose:
Preparation of other zinc compounds: Zinc chloride can be used to prepare other zinc compounds, such as zinc hydroxide, zinc oxide and zinc sulfide.
Battery manufacturing: Zinc chloride can be used to manufacture batteries, such as zinc-manganese batteries and zinc-air batteries.
Dyes and pigments: Zinc chloride can be used in the manufacture of dyes and pigments, such as white dyes and pigments.
Other Industrial applications: Zinc chloride can also be used as a catalyst and complexing agent in other industrial applications, such as rubber and metallurgy.