Zinc Nitrate Powder Reagent

Overview

Inorganic zinc salt supplied as the hexahydrate (CAS 10196-18-6; Zn(NO3)2·6H2O; MW 297.49). It presents as a white crystalline powder that is freely soluble in water and soluble in ethanol, with deliquescent and oxidizing properties that require tightly sealed storage away from organic and combustible materials.

Key Applications & Uses

• ●Commonly compounded into topical solutions and liquid astringent preparations, or utilized as a chemical testing reagent in pharmacy quality control procedures.