Zinc Sulfate

ZnSO₄

IUPAC: Zinc sulfate

CAS: 7733-02-0

Overview

Zinc sulfate is used as a dietary supplement, in agriculture as a fertilizer, and in the production of rayon fiber.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Oxygen O 4 15.9990
Sulfur S 1 32.0600
Zinc Zn 1 65.3800

Elemental Composition

O
Oxygen ×4
39.6%
S
Sulfur ×1
19.9%
Zn
Zinc ×1
40.5%

Uses

  • • Dietary supplement
  • • Fertilizer
  • • Rayon production
  • • Eye drops

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Zinc sulfate supplementation can reduce the duration of common colds

Safety

  • ⚠ Irritant
  • ⚠ Harmful if ingested in large amounts

Structure

SMILES

[O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Zn+2]

Properties

Type
salt
State
solid
Molar Mass
161.47 g/mol
Density
3.5400 g/cm³
Melting Point
680.0 °C
Solubility
575 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
159.8809
TPSA
88.6 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
6
Complexity
62.0

Related Compounds

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Barium Carbonate

BaCO₃

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Barium Sulfate

BaSO₄

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Acetate

Ca(C₂H₃O₂)₂

Calcium Carbonate

CaCO₃

Calcium Citrate

Ca₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zinc Sulfate?
Zinc Sulfate (ZnSO₄) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Zinc sulfate.
What is the molecular weight of Zinc Sulfate?
Zinc Sulfate has a molar mass of 161.47 g/mol.
What state is Zinc Sulfate at room temperature?
Zinc Sulfate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Zinc Sulfate organic or inorganic?
Zinc Sulfate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Zinc Sulfate?
Zinc Sulfate (ZnSO₄) is composed of Oxygen (O), Sulfur (S), Zinc (Zn).