Zinc Chloride

ZnCl₂

IUPAC: Zinc chloride

CAS: 7646-85-7

Übersicht

Zinc chloride is one of the most soluble salts known. It is a powerful Lewis acid used in organic synthesis and metal flux.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Chlorine Cl 2 35,4500
Zinc Zn 1 65,3800

Elementare Zusammensetzung

Cl
Chlorine ×2
52,0%
Zn
Zinc ×1
48,0%

Verwendung

  • • Soldering flux
  • • Wood preservative
  • • Deodorant
  • • Organic synthesis catalyst

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ ZnCl₂ is so hygroscopic it will absorb enough water from air to dissolve itself

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

Cl[Zn]Cl

Eigenschaften

Typ
industrial
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
136,31 g/mol
Dichte
2,9100 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
290,0 °C
Siedepunkt
732,0 °C
Löslichkeit
4320 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
133,8668
TPSA
0,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
0
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
3
Complexity
2,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Iron(II) Sulfate

FeSO₄

Ammonium Nitrate

NH₄NO₃

Calcium Chloride

CaCl₂

Potassium Dichromate

K₂Cr₂O₇

Sodium Hypochlorite

NaClO

Potassium Permanganate

KMnO₄

Sodium Silicate

Na₂SiO₃

Sodium Fluoride

NaF

Hydrogen Peroxide

H₂O₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zinc Chloride?
Zinc Chloride (ZnCl₂) is a industrial compound with the IUPAC name Zinc chloride.
What is the molecular weight of Zinc Chloride?
Zinc Chloride has a molar mass of 136.31 g/mol.
What state is Zinc Chloride at room temperature?
Zinc Chloride is a solid at room temperature.
Is Zinc Chloride organic or inorganic?
Zinc Chloride is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Zinc Chloride?
Zinc Chloride (ZnCl₂) is composed of Chlorine (Cl), Zinc (Zn).