Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate
- CAS
- 7446-20-0
- EC
- 616-097-3
- Sectors
- Agriculture, Animal Nutrition, Water & Wastewater Treatment
Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate (CAS 7446-20-0) is an inorganic zinc salt that appears as a white solid, carries a higher zinc content per unit weight than the heptahydrate form, and is applied in fertilizers, feed premixes, water treatment as a coagulating agent, and electroplating.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | H2O4S.7H2O.Zn |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 287.56 g/mol |
| Form | Solid |
| Color | White |
| Odor | odorless, astringent taste |
| Melting point | 100 °C |
| Density | 1.97 g/cm³ |
| Water solubility | 960 g/L |
| pH | 4-6 (50g/l, H2O, 20°C) |
| GHS signal word | Danger · Corrosive, Irritant / harmful, Health hazard, Environmental hazard |
| HS code | 28332600 |
| Grades available | Technical Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate
Applications
Applied in fertilizers, feed premixes, and electroplating. In water treatment, it serves as a coagulating agent, while in textiles, it acts as a mordant.
Safety & Risks
Toxic if ingested or inhaled in large amounts. Avoid exposure to heat and humidity. Use gloves and respiratory protection during handling.
Packaging
Supplied in 25–50 kg PE-lined bags or big bags. Store sealed, cool, and dry.