Zinc nitrate

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Zinc nitrate
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General
Other names
Molecular formula Zn(NO3)2
Molar mass 189.36 g/mol,
297 (Zn(NO3)2.6(H2O),
Appearance colorless crystals
CAS number [7779-88-6]
Properties
Density and phase 2.065 g/cm3, solid
Solubility in water 1.843 g/100mL
Melting point 36.4°C
Boiling point 105°C
Hazards
EU classification not listed
NFPA 704 Image:nfpa_h1.pngImage:nfpa_f0_ox.pngImage:nfpa_r3.png
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Zinc nitrate (Zn(NO3)2) is a chemical compound used as a mordant in dyeing. Zn(NO3)2(aq)

Conditions/substances to avoid are: reducing agents, organic materials, sulfides, copper, metal powders, heat, flames, ignition sources, cyanides, sodium hypophosphite, tin(IV) chloride, phosphorus, thiocyanates, carbon, and sulfur.


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