Description

Zinc Nitrate CAS NO 13778-30-8 is an inorganic salt widely used as a versatile precursor and catalyst in industrial synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to serve as a high-purity source of zinc ions for chemical manufacturing and surface treatment processes. This product is essential for industries including metal finishing, chemical synthesis, and specialty agriculture, where precise zinc content and material consistency are critical for product performance and quality assurance.

Application

• Metal Surface Treatment: A key component in zinc plating baths and conversion coatings for corrosion protection of steel and other metals.
• Chemical Synthesis Catalyst: Acts as a catalyst or a zinc source in the production of various organic and inorganic compounds, including other zinc salts.
• Ceramic & Glass Manufacturing: Used as a mordant in dyeing processes and as an additive to impart specific properties to ceramics and specialty glasses.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed as an analytical reagent and a standard in research and quality control laboratories.
• Textile Processing: Functions as a fireproofing agent and a mordant for fixing dyes to fabrics.
• Specialty Agriculture (Research): Used in controlled research applications as a micronutrient source, though specific formulations and approvals must be verified.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zinc Nitrate
CAS No.	13778-30-8
Molecular Formula	Zn(NO3)2 • xH2O (commonly hexahydrate)
Molecular Weight	297.49 g/mol (for hexahydrate)
Synonyms	Nitric acid, zinc salt; Zinc dinitrate; Zinc(II) nitrate; Zinc nitrate hexahydrate; Nitric acid zinc salt (1:2); UN 1514
EINECS	237-393-5

Quality Control

Our Zinc Nitrate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. The product is tested against rigorous in-house specifications, which typically include assay, impurity profiles, and physical characteristic verification. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the results for each production lot is available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Store at a controlled room temperature, ideally between 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless or white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Zn(NO3)2 • 6H2O)	≥ 98.0 %
pH (5% solution)	3.0 - 5.0
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.001 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.002 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.