Title: Zinc Nitrate
CAS Registry Number: 7779-88-6
Molecular Formula: N2O6Zn
Molecular Weight: 189.42
Percent Composition: N 14.79%, O 50.68%, Zn 34.53%
Derivative Type: Hexahydrate
Properties: Colorless, odorless crystals; d 2.065; mp ~36°. Sol in about 0.5 part water, freely in alcohol. The aq soln is acid to litmus; pH of 5% aq soln 5.1. Keep well closed and in a cool place. Also available in the form of fused pieces. In this form it contains only about 20% water. Technical flake usually contains 25.6% H2O.
Melting point: mp ~36°
Density: d 2.065
Use: As a mordant in dyeing. |