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Sigma-Aldrich

Zinc sulfate heptahydrate

≥99.95% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Zinc(II) sulfate heptahydrate

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Linear Formula:
ZnSO4 · 7H2O
CAS Number:
7446-20-0
Molecular Weight:
287.56
EC Number:
231-793-3
MDL number:
MFCD00149894
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
24852302
NACRES:
NA.23

Agency

suitable for SM 5210

Assay

≥99.95% trace metals basis

form

powder, crystals or chunks

impurities

≤500.0 ppm Trace Metal Analysis

solubility

H2O: 965 g/L at 20 °C

SMILES string

O.O.O.O.O.O.O.[Zn++].[O-]S([O-])(=O)=O

InChI

1S/H2O4S.7H2O.Zn/c1-5(2,3)4;;;;;;;;/h(H2,1,2,3,4);7*1H2;/q;;;;;;;;+2/p-2

InChI key

RZLVQBNCHSJZPX-UHFFFAOYSA-L

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General description

Zinc sulfate heptahydrate is a white crystalline solid commonly used as an electrolyte additive in batteries, particularly in zinc-carbon batteries. Additionally, it can be used as a corrosion inhibitor in batteries and a precursor to synthesize nanoparticles.

Application

Zinc sulfate heptahydrate can be used:
  • As an electrolyte for rechargeable hybrid aqueous batteries.
  • As a precursor to synthesize ZnO nanoparticles.
  • As a cathodic corrosion inhibitor in batteries.
Zinc sulfate heptahydrate coated activated carbon can be used in water filtration.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H302,H318,H410

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Dam. 1

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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