Aure Chemical: Your Reliable Source for High-Purity Zinc Chloride (CAS 7646-85-7)
Aure Chemical is a premier global supplier of high-quality Zinc Chloride (ZnCl₂). With the CAS number 7646-85-7, this versatile inorganic compound typically appears as a white, crystalline, deliquescent solid. Known for its strong Lewis acid properties and its high solubility in water and organic solvents, Zinc Chloride is an indispensable chemical across a broad spectrum of industries. Its diverse applications include its crucial role as a flux in soldering, an effective catalyst in organic synthesis, a powerful wood preservative, and a key component in dry cell batteries. Aure Chemical's commitment to excellence ensures that our Zinc Chloride meets the stringent purity and performance requirements for your most demanding applications, guaranteeing consistency and reliability.
Product Overview & Key Properties
Zinc Chloride (CAS No. 7646-85-7) is meticulously produced and rigorously tested to meet stringent quality standards. We ensure exceptional purity and consistent performance, essential for your operations:
| CAS No.: | 7646-85-7 |
| EC No.: | 231-592-0 |
| Linear Formula: | ZnCl₂ |
| Molecular Weight: | 136.3 |
| Appearance: | White crystalline solid, highly deliquescent (absorbs moisture from the air). |
| Melting Point: | 293 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 732 °C (lit.) |
| Density: | 1.01 g/mL at 20 °C |
| Solubility: | Extremely soluble in water, forming acidic solutions. Also highly soluble in ethanol, methanol, diethyl ether, and acetone. |
| Nature: | Corrosive. A strong Lewis acid. |
| RIDADR: | UN 2924 3/PG 1 |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Our commitment to delivering high-purity Zinc Chloride ensures a reliable and efficient component for your critical processes, offering consistent quality for diverse industrial needs.
Primary Applications of Zinc Chloride (ZnCl₂)
Zinc Chloride's unique properties, including its strong acidity, dehydrating capabilities, and ability to form complexes, make it an incredibly valuable and widely used compound with applications across numerous industries:
Soldering Flux:
One of its most prominent uses is as a flux in soldering and galvanizing. It cleans metal surfaces by dissolving oxides, allowing the solder or zinc coating to adhere better and promoting a stronger, cleaner bond.
Catalyst in Organic Synthesis:
It acts as an effective Lewis acid catalyst in various organic reactions, including Friedel-Crafts reactions, polymerization reactions, and in the synthesis of dyes and pharmaceuticals. It's crucial for facilitating specific chemical transformations.
Wood Preservative:
Due to its antiseptic and fungicidal properties, Zinc Chloride is a powerful wood preservative. It protects timber from decay, rot, and insect infestation, extending the lifespan of wood products.
Dry Cell Batteries:
It serves as an electrolyte in certain types of dry cell batteries (e.g., zinc-carbon batteries), facilitating the flow of ions and enabling the battery to generate electricity.
Textile Processing:
In the textile industry, it is used as a mordant in dyeing, helping to fix dyes to fabrics. It can also be used as a fireproofing agent and for mercerizing cotton.
Petroleum Refining:
In the petroleum industry, Zinc Chloride is sometimes used as a dehydrating agent and as a catalyst in certain refining processes.
Chemical Reagent:
It is a fundamental chemical reagent in laboratories and industrial settings for various analytical and synthetic procedures.
Why Choose Aure Chemical for Your Zinc Chloride Supply?
Aure Chemical is dedicated to providing superior chemical solutions and unparalleled customer support. By partnering with us for your Zinc Chloride requirements, you benefit from:
Exceptional Purity & Consistent Quality: Our Zinc Chloride is manufactured to stringent purity specifications, crucial for optimal performance in catalytic reactions, reliable soldering, and effective preservation.
Reliable Global Supply Chain: We maintain a robust and efficient supply network, guaranteeing timely and secure delivery of this essential chemical to your facilities worldwide, adhering to all strict safety and regulatory standards for corrosive materials.
Expert Technical Support: Our team of experienced chemists and specialists is readily available to offer comprehensive guidance on product application, safe handling procedures, and optimal storage conditions for Zinc Chloride.
Commitment to Quality & Safety: We adhere to the highest industry standards for quality management, safety, and environmental responsibility across all our operations, ensuring peace of mind for our clients.
Choose Aure Chemical for a trustworthy and dependable supply of high-quality Zinc Chloride. We're ready to support your most demanding and innovative industrial processes.
