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zinc sulfate, chemical compound ZnSO4, a very water soluble, transparent, colorless, crystalline compound. It is commonly used as the heptahydrate, ZnSO4·7H2O, and is commonly called white vitriol; it occurs naturally as the mineral goslarite, and can be prepared by reacting zinc with sulfuric acid. It is used to supply zinc in animal feeds, fertilizers, and agricultural sprays; in making lithopone; in coagulation baths for rayon; in electrolyte for zinc plating; as a mordant in dyeing; as a preservative for skins and leather; and in medicine as an astringent and emitic. zinc sulfate [′ziŋk ′səl‚fāt] (inorganic chemistry) ZnSO4ยท7H2O Efflorescent, water-soluble, colorless crystals with an astringent taste; used to preserve skins and wood and as a paper bleach, analytical reagent, feed additive, and fungicide. Also known as white copperas; white vitriol; zinc vitriol. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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With ICISsearch, chemical purchasers can now source products from around the globe, from ammonium nitrate (6484-52-2) to zinc sulfate (7733-02-0), using a CAS number or a product, service or company name. Decubi-Vite[R] three-in-one combines the typical protocol of a therapeutic multivitamin plus 500 mg vitamin C and 220 mg zinc sulfate in one capsule. Key statement: Elastomeric compounds having enhanced viscoelastic properties may contain zinc sulfate, barium sulfate and/or titanium dioxide. |
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