Zinc Sulfate PurCert Secondary Reference Standard (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Linear Formula:  ZnSO4.H2O
Molecular Weight:  179.47 g/mol
CAS Number: 7446-19-7

Properties

Assay Purity > 99.9 %
M pt. decomposesat238
Density 1.97 g/cm3

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302,H318,H410
Precautionary Statement  P264 - P270 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338
Symbol
Signal word Danger
HS Code 28332930
Storage Temp. Store at Room Temperature.
Storage Class 13: Non Combustible Solids

Description

Application
It serves as a dietary supplement for zinc deficiency a fertilizer additive to correct soil zinc levels a coagulant in rayon production and an astringent in eye drops or lotions. Industrial uses include wood preservation dyeing mordant and electroplating.

Purpose
Its primary purpose is preventing and treating zinc deficiency in humans and plants while also aiding in industrial processes like pigment production (lithopone) and water treatment to control algae.

General Description
Zinc sulfate (ZnSO) is an inorganic compound appearing as a colorless odorless crystalline solid often in heptahydrate form (ZnSO7HO). It is highly soluble in water non-combustible and decomposes to release zinc oxide and sulfur oxides.