Description

Zinc Nitrate is an inorganic salt widely recognized for its role as a versatile chemical intermediate and a powerful oxidizing agent. Its significance lies in its ability to serve as a high-purity zinc source in various synthesis and surface treatment processes, ensuring consistent performance and reliable results. This compound is essential for industries including metal finishing, chemical manufacturing, and specialty catalyst production, where precise material quality is paramount for operational success.

Application

• As a key component in electroplating and metal surface treatment baths to deposit zinc or produce conversion coatings.
• As a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and industrial chemical manufacturing processes.
• In the production of specialty chemicals and pigments, where it acts as a source of zinc ions.
• As a nitrating agent in specific laboratory and fine chemical syntheses.
• For the manufacture of light-sensitive emulsions and other photographic chemicals.
• In laboratory research and analytical chemistry as a reagent or standard.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zinc Nitrate
CAS No.	7779-88-6
Molecular Formula	Zn(NO₃)₂ • xH₂O (Commonly Hexahydrate: Zn(NO₃)₂•6H₂O)
Molecular Weight	189.36 (Anhydrous) / 297.49 (Hexahydrate)
Synonyms	Nitric acid, zinc salt; Zinc dinitrate; Zinc(II) nitrate; Nitric acid zinc salt (1:2); UN 1514; ZNIT; Zinc nitrate hexahydrate
EINECS	231-943-8

Quality Control

Our Zinc Nitrate is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical characterization, to meet relevant industry and customer-specific standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. As a strong oxidizer, it must be stored separately from combustible and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Zn(NO₃)₂•6H₂O)	≥ 98.0 %
pH (5% solution)	~3 - 5
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.001 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.002 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.0005 %

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