CAS Number
7646-85-7
Grade
ACS, Reagent
Packaging
Fiber Drum
Zinc Chloride exists in forms, including the anhydrous form (without water molecules) and several hydrated forms (containing water molecules) highly soluble in water.
Chemical Formula: ZnCl₂
Appearance: White crystalline solid.
Uses:
Lewis acid catalyst: Acts as a Lewis acid catalyst in chemical reactions, particularly for alkylation and acylation reactions.
Electroplating: Used in some electroplating baths for depositing a thin layer of zinc on other metals for corrosion protection and other purposes.
Flux: A primary use is as a flux in soldering, brazing, and galvanizing processes.
Chemical industry: A starting material to produce other zinc-based chemicals like zinc sulfate and zinc oxide.
Textile industry: Acts as a flame-retardant formulation for textiles to improve fire resistance and dyeing and printing processes.
·Laboratory Research: Used in laboratory experiments and analytical procedures.
