Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Zinc nitrate

Zinc nitrate




  • Zinc nitrate is a highly deliquescent substance which is usually prepared by dissolving zinc in nitric acid. It can be used as a mordant in dyeing.
  • An example reaction gives a precipitate of zinc carbonate: Zn(NO3)2 + Na2CO3 → ZnCO3 + 2 NaNO3.
  • Conditions/substances to avoid are: reducing agents, organic materials, metal powders, heat and flame,cyanides, sodium hypophosphite, tin(IV) chloride, phosphorus, thiocyanates, carbon, and sulfur.

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