Zinc Chloride

Zinc Chloride

CAS #7646-85-7
SynonymZinc dichloride, Dichlorozinc
Chemical FomularZnCl2
OdorOdorless
SolubilitySoluble in water
Molar mass136.3 g/mol
HazardsCorrosive, Enviromental Hazard, Irritant

Zinc chloride is a white crystalline solid. It is soluble in water It is corrosive to metals and therefore irritates the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. It is used for preserving wood, in soldering fluxes, as a catalyst in chemical metals and manufacturing, and for many other uses.

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