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Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate

IUPAC Name	: Zinc Sulfate Heptahydrate
Cas Number	: 7446-20-0
HS Code	: 28332990
Formula	: ZnSO₄. 7H₂O

Basic Info

Appearance Name	: White Powder
Common Names	: Zinc Sulfate Heptahydrate; White Vitriol
Packaging	: 25 Kg Bag

Industry

Animal Feed

Fertilizers

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Technical Document

Brief Overview

Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate occurs in nature as the mineral goslarite. It is soluble in water, and is generally immediately available in most volumes. Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate belongs to the class of inorganic compounds, transition metal sulfates. These are inorganic compounds wherein the largest oxoanion is sulfate, and the heaviest atom not in an oxoanion is a transition metal. Zinc sulfate heptahydrate is an extremely strong acidic compound based on its acid dissociation constant used to describe the acidity of a particular molecule (pKa). Zinc sulfate heptahydrate is a potentially toxic compound.

Manufacturing Process

Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate is produced by reacting zinc carbonate with dilute sulfuric acid.

ZnCO₃ + H₂SO₄ + 6 H₂O → ZnSO₄·7 H₂O + CO₂

Agricultural Industry

Used in fertilizers and agricultural sprays to supplement zinc in plants
Prevents moss growth on roots
Acts as a supplement in animal feeds

Pharmaceutical Industry

Used in oral rehydration therapy, in toothpaste, as a dietary supplement, and for intravenous feeding
Treats diarrhea or stomach issues related to zinc deficiency

Fiber Industry