Zirconyl chloride

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Zirconyl Chloride[1]
Identifiers
CAS number [1304-76-3]
Properties
Molecular formula Cl2OZr
Molar mass 178.13 g/mol
Zr=51.21%, Cl=39.81%, O=8.98%
Appearance white crystals
Density 1.91 g/cm3 (solid)
Melting point

400 °C, 673 K, 752 °F
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Zirconyl chloride is also known as Dichlorooxozirconium, Zirconium Oxychloride and Basic Zirconium Chloride.

It is conveniently prepared by crystallization of an aqueous solution of zirconium chloride.

Octahydrate, tetragonal crystals from water. Crystals contain tetramers of the form[Zr4(OH)8(H2O)16]8+

[edit] Uses

Used to make other Zirconium compounds, to precipitate acid dyes; to prepare high quality pigment toners; to improve properties of color lakes. in deodorants; in antiperspirants; in cosmetics, textile, and grease additives; and as a chemical reagent[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Merck Index
  2. ^ Zirconium & Compounds

[edit] External links