Appearance
White to off-white crystalline powder
Function
Zinc chloride has the ability to react with metal oxides (MO) to give derivatives of the formula MZnOCl2. This reaction is relevant to the utility of ZnCl2 solution as a flux for soldering - it dissolves oxide coatings exposing the clean metal surface.
Synonyms
Zinc Chloride Anhydrous Tech; Unichem ZC T20; Butter of zinc; Dichlorozinc; Zinc dichloride
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep away from water.
Packages
- 50 lb. Bag
- 50 lb. Fiber Drum
- 25 kg. Poly Bag
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Industrial
Product Class
- Chemicals general
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 85
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: 732øC
- Melting Point: 167-172 øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 136.30 g/mol