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ZINC SULPHATE HEPTAHYDRATE

IUPAC Name: zinc;sulfate;heptahydrate
CAS no: 7446-20-0
EC Number: 616-097-3
Chemical formula: ZnSO4. 7H2O
Molar mass: 287.53 g

Zinc sulfate is an inorganic compound.
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate is used as a dietary supplement to treat zinc deficiency and to prevent the condition in those at high risk.
Side effects of excess supplementation may include abdominal pain, vomiting, headache, and tiredness.
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate was historically known as "white vitriol". Zinc sulfate and its hydrates are colourless solids.

Uses
Medicine:
Main article: Zinc sulfate (medical use)
In medicine it is used together with oral rehydration therapy (ORT) and an astringent.

Manufacturing:
The hydrates, especially the heptahydrate, are the primary forms used commercially.
The main application is as a coagulant in the production of rayon. Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate is also a precursor to the pigment lithopone.

Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate is also used as an electrolyte for zinc electroplating, as a mordant in dyeing, and as a preservative for skins and leather.

Other:
Zinc sulfate is used to supply zinc in animal feeds, fertilizers, toothpaste, and agricultural sprays.
Zinc sulfate, like many zinc compounds, can be used to control moss growth on roofs.

Zinc sulfate can be used to supplement zinc in the brewing process.
Zinc is a necessary nutrient for optimal yeast health and performance, although it is not a necessary supplement for low-gravity beers, as the grains commonly used in brewing already provide adequate zinc.

Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate is a more common practice when pushing yeast to their limit by increasing alcohol content beyond their comfort zone.
Before modern stainless steel, brew Kettles, fermenting vessels and after wood, zinc was slowly
leached by the use of copper kettles.

A modern copper immersion chiller is speculated to provide trace elements of zinc; thus care must be taken when adding supplemental zinc so as not to cause excess.
Side effects include "...increased acetaldehyde and fusel alcohol production due to high yeast growth when zinc concentrations exceed 5 ppm.
Excess zinc can also cause soapy or goaty flavors."

Zinc sulfate is a potent inhibitor of sweetness perception for most sweet-tasting substances.

Toxicity:
Zinc sulfate powder is an eye irritant.
Ingestion of trace amounts is considered safe, and zinc sulfate is added to animal feed as a source of essential zinc, at rates of up to several hundred milligrams per kilogram of feed.
Excess ingestion results in acute stomach distress, with nausea and vomiting appearing at 2–8 mg/kg of body weight.

Production and reactivity
Zinc sulfate is produced by treating virtually any zinc-containing material (metal, minerals, oxides) with sulfuric acid.

Specific reactions include the reaction of the metal with aqueous sulfuric acid:

Zn + H2SO4 + 7 H2O → ZnSO4·7H2O + H2
Pharmaceutical-grade zinc sulfate is produced by treating high-purity zinc oxide with sulfuric acid:

ZnO + H2SO4 + 6 H2O → ZnSO4·7H2O
In aqueous solution, all forms of zinc sulfate behave identically. These aqueous solutions consist of the metal aquo complex [Zn(H2O)6]2+ and SO2−
4 ions.
Barium sulfate forms when these solutions are treated with solutions of barium ions:

ZnSO4 + BaCl2 → BaSO4 + ZnCl2
With a reduction potential of −0.76 V, zinc(II) reduces only with difficulty.

When heated above 680 °C, zinc sulfate decomposes into sulfur dioxide gas and zinc oxide fume, both of which are hazardous.

Minerals:
As a mineral, ZnSO4•7H2O is known as goslarite.
Zinc sulfate occurs as several other minor minerals, such as zincmelanterite, (Zn,Cu,Fe)SO4·7H2O (structurally different from goslarite).
Lower hydrates of zinc sulfate are rarely found in nature: (Zn,Fe)SO4·6H2O (bianchite), (Zn,Mg)SO4·4H2O (boyleite), and (Zn,Mn)SO4·H2O (gunningite).

Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate (ZnSO4•7H2O) occurs in nature as the mineral goslarite.
Chemists manufacture it by treating any metal that contains zinc with sulfuric acid.
For pharmaceutical use, chemists use high-purity zinc oxide to obtain the ZnSO4•7H2O.

Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate has applications in many industries, including printing, electroplating, agriculture and health.
ZnSO4•7H2O was historically known as white vitriol.
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate’s a colourless solid, usually a white powder or crystals.
If you use Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate, store it at room temperature.

Applications of Zinc Sulfate by Industry:
As we mentioned, multiple industries utilise Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate for various applications.

Agriculture:
Fertilisers and agricultural sprays utilise this compound to supplement zinc in plants.
The compound also prevents moss growth on roots.
Additionally, Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate acts as a supplement in animal feeds.

Pharmaceutical:
Doctors prescribe Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate hydrates as part of oral rehydration therapy.
They use it to treat diarrhoea or stomach issues related to zinc deficiency.
Some people use it as a dietary supplement, and doctors also use it in intravenous feeding. Toothpaste also utilises Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate hydrates.
If you use Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate and experience any side effects, you can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Industrial:
Rayon production utilises Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate.
The printing industry uses it to produce lithopone.
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate also acts as an electrolyte in the electroplating industry.
Preservation of skins and leather also utilises Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate.
Distillers and brewers use Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate to increase the alcohol yield of the yeast in the brewing process.

Side Effects and Environmental Impact:
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate has many benefits and is even considered an essential medicine by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
However, overdose, allergic reaction or incorrect application leads to side-effects.
Should you decide to use Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate as a supplement, call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
We’ve listed some common side effects below:

An overdose of Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate results in nausea, vomiting and stomach pain. (Usually apparent at two to eight milligrams per kilogram body weight.)
The powder form acts as an eye irritant.
Allergic reactions to this chemical may lead to hives, swelling and difficulty breathing.
If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor for advice.
Be advised that you should also report any side effects to the FDA.

Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate itself doesn’t have much environmental impact.
But high concentrations can harm the environment.
The production of Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate releases some by-products, such as sodium oxide.
These can be harmful if not properly managed.

Conclusion:
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate has many different uses across industries if used correctly.
Utilised incorrectly or in high concentrations, it’s harmful to human, animal and environmental health.
WHO has named pharmaceutical Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate an essential medicine.
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate’s also a crucial additive for animal feed and lactating dairy cows.
Additionally, it has an application as an additive to plant fertiliser and brewers often use it to improve yeast.
Zinc Sulfate Heptahydrate is a moderately water and acid soluble Zinc source for uses compatible with sulfates.

Sulfate compounds are salts or esters of sulfuric acid formed by replacing one or both of the hydrogens with a metal.
Most metal sulfate compounds are readily soluble in water for uses such as water treatment, unlike fluorides and oxides which tend to be insoluble.
Organometallic forms are soluble in organic solutions and sometimes in both aqueous and organic solutions.
Metallic ions can also be dispersed utilizing suspended or coated nanoparticles and deposited utilizing sputtering targets and evaporation materials for uses such as solar cells and fuel cells.

Zinc Sulfate Heptahydrate is generally immediately available in most volumes.
High purity, submicron and nanopowder forms may be considered. We also produce Zinc Sulfate Solution.
American Elements produces to many standard grades when applicable, including Mil Spec (military grade); ACS, Reagent and Technical Grade; Food, Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Grade; Optical Grade, USP and EP/BP (European Pharmacopoeia/British Pharmacopoeia) and follows applicable ASTM testing standards. Typical and custom packaging is available.
Additional technical, research and safety (MSDS) information is available as is a Reference Calculator for converting relevant units of measurement.

Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate is a fertiliser containing zinc and sulphur used for combating a zinc deficiency in plants such as fruits and vegetables, flowers, vines and ornamentals grown in both soil and soilless variations.

Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate granular powder is a simple source of zinc for where the nutrient is lacking.

Zinc is an essential growth factor for many strains of yeast.
A healthy yeast requires many nutrients to sustain its growth.
Zinc acts as a metal ion co-factor, catalysing several enzymic reactions that would otherwise not take place or at a very slow rate.
An example is alcohol dehydrogenase that yeast uses to manufacture alcohol and C02 under fermentation conditions.

Deficiencies can cause the following symptoms:

-Long lag phase
-High pH
-Sticking fermentations
-Poor finings

Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate has a white crystalline appearance.
The importance of zinc in agricultural production is quite high.
Although the rate of absorbable zinc varies according to the regions in our country’s soil, it is generally below the desired level.
Zinc deficiency prevents the plant from developing sufficiently and, as a result, causing less fruit.
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate fertilization increases plant efficiency and ensures that all the fruits are the same size and look alive.

Zinc Sulfate Benefits In Plants:
Unit increases the amount of product received in the area.
Regulates the Ph of soil.
Prevent early spillage and shrinkage in the leaves.

Increases the resistance of the plant against cold.
Increase fruit retention in fruit trees.
Beautifies the appearance of the fruit, preventing deformity.

Increases the number of exiles, prevents stunning.
Increases the water holding capacity and allows the plant to be affected later than the drought.
Increase the neck and handle thickness of cereals.
Prevents yellowing of grasses in meadows and meadows, expands rapidly and provides plenty of grass.

The Importance Of Zinc In Nutrition Of Animals:
Animals that are fed with zinc-deficient pastures and grains that are grazed in meadows or that lack zinc are not able to take enough zinc; and as a result;

Loss of appetite, moodiness, slowdown in growth
Weakness in muscle development
Weight loss, Hair loss

Foot swelling
Immune system weakness against diseases
Inflammation around the nose and mouth

Decreased fertility in the female animals
Excessive bleeding at birth
Deterioration of testicles and decrease in sperm formation in male animals
Drop in milk yield.

Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate granular powder is a simple source of zinc for where the nutrient is lacking.
This product can be added to animal feeds in order to counteract zinc deficiencies.
Zinc is an essential growth factor for many strains of yeast.

A healthy yeast requires many nutrients to sustain its growth.
Zinc acts as a metal ion co-factor, catalysing several enzymic reactions that would otherwise not take place or Deficiencies can cause long lag phase, high pH, sticking fermentations and poor finings.
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate can be added to the copper during the boil or may be mixed with a small volume of worth and added to the fermenter.

Appearance: white powder
Odor: odorless
Melting point: 100 °C
Boiling point: 280 °C, decomposes

Molecular Weight: 287.6
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 7
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 11
Rotatable Bond Count: 0

Exact Mass: 285.954824
Monoisotopic Mass: 285.954824
Topological Polar Surface Area: 95.6 Å²
Heavy Atom Count: 13

Complexity: 62.2
Isotope Atom Count: 0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0

Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 9
Compound Is Canonicalized: Yes

About Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate
Helpful information
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 10 000 tonnes per annum.

Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.

Consumer Uses:
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate is used in the following products: cosmetics and personal care products, washing & cleaning products, fertilisers, pharmaceuticals, biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products), metal surface treatment products, lubricants and greases, metal working fluids and polymers.
Other release to the environment of Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners), outdoor use and outdoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. hydraulic liquids in automotive suspension, lubricants in motor oil and break fluids).

Service life:
Other release to the environment of Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate is likely to occur from: indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment), outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials), indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and outdoor use.

Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate can be found in complex articles, with no release intended: machinery, mechanical appliances and electrical/electronic products (e.g. computers, cameras, lamps, refrigerators, washing machines) and vehicles.
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate can be found in products with material based on: metal (e.g. cutlery, pots, toys, jewellery), wood (e.g. floors, furniture, toys), fabrics, textiles and apparel (e.g. clothing, mattress, curtains or carpets, textile toys), leather (e.g. gloves, shoes, purses, furniture) and paper (e.g. tissues, feminine hygiene products, nappies, books, magazines, wallpaper).

Widespread uses by professional workers:
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate is used in the following products: metal surface treatment products, coating products, non-metal-surface treatment products and fertilisers.
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate is used in the following areas: agriculture, forestry and fishing, formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging and health services.

Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate is used for the manufacture of: machinery and vehicles, wood and wood products and fabricated metal products.
Other release to the environment of Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and outdoor use.

Formulation or re-packing:
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate is used in the following products: laboratory chemicals, pH regulators and water treatment products, metal surface treatment products, washing & cleaning products, non-metal-surface treatment products, coating products and fertilisers.
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate has an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).

Release to the environment of Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures, formulation in materials, in the production of articles and manufacturing of the substance.
Other release to the environment of Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners).

Uses at industry:
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate is used in the following products: metal surface treatment products, non-metal-surface treatment products, pH regulators and water treatment products and laboratory chemicals.
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate has an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate is used in the following areas: formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging.

Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate is used for the manufacture of: chemicals, fabricated metal products, machinery and vehicles and wood and wood products.
Release to the environment of Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate can occur from industrial use: in the production of articles, in processing aids at industrial sites, as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates), as processing aid and formulation of mixtures.

Manufacture
Release to the environment of Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate can occur from industrial use: manufacturing of the substance, formulation of mixtures, in the production of articles, as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates), in processing aids at industrial sites and formulation in materials.

Applications:
Zinc sulfate heptahydrate is widely used as a coagulant in the production of rayon.
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate finds an application in the manufacturing of calico printing, wood preservation and lithopone.
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate is the source of zinc which is supplied in animal feeds, fertilizers and agricultural sprays.
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate is utilized as electrolytes for zinc plating and surface treating agents.
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate is also used as a mordant in dyeing, preservative for skin and leather and in medicine as an astringent and emetic.

Properties:
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate is odourless, hygroscopic and easily soluble in water.
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate is a white, powdery or pearly product.
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate is a white fine crystalline powder.

Product range:
The following qualities are available
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate technical
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate feed Quality
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate technical
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate EP/USP/FCC
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate USP

Application:
Typical markets for the use of Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate include the pharmaceutical, feed and fertiliser industries.
Technical applications in the manufacture of fibres, the electroplating industry and as a flotation aid in the mining industry demonstrate the multitude of uses for Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate.

The key difference between Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate and heptahydrate is that Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate has one zinc metal cation and one sulphate anion in association with one water molecule of crystallization whereas Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate has one zinc metal cation and one sulphate anion in association with seven water molecules of crystallization.

Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate is an inorganic substance containing a zinc metal cation and a sulfate anion in its chemical structure.
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate is a salt of zinc metal.
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate is useful as a dietary supplement for the treatment of zinc deficiency in order to prevent any condition that is at high risk.

Moreover, the sulphate molecules having water of crystallization is the most common form of Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate.
There can be different hydrated forms of Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate, but heptahydrate form is the most common among them.
Furthermore, Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate and its hydrate forms are all colorless crystal forms.

When considering the applications of zinc sulphate heptahydrate, it is useful as a coagulant in the production of rayon.
Moreover, tZinc Sulphate Heptahydrate is important as a precursor for pigment lithopone.
In addition, we can use it in leather and medicine as an astringent and emetic, as a laboratory reagent, as a dietary supplement for animal feed, as a component in fertilizers, and agricultural sprays, etc.

The Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate occurs naturally in the form of mineral goslarite.
For its manufacturing as an Industrial Chemical, chemists commonly treat metals which contain sulfuric acid and zinc.
But for pharmaceutical use, usually, high-quality Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate is required.
For this purpose, zinc oxide of high purity and high quality is used for making ZnSO4. 7H2O.

What is Zinc Sulfate Heptahydrate used for?
This chemical has many uses in the industrial as well as the pharmaceutical sectors:

Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate is used in fertilizers and other agricultural sprays as a zinc supplement in plants.
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate also helps in inhibiting the moss growth on plant roots.
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate is used widely in the electroplating industry as an electrolyte.
For rayon production, this chemical is used.

One of the most common medical uses of this chemical is oral rehydration and diarrhea treatment.
Any stomach-related issues due to zinc deficiency can also be treated with Zinc Sulfate Heptahydrate.
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate is also commonly found in the form of dietary supplements and can be used even in intravenous feeding.
There is a good chance that the toothpaste you are using also contains this chemical.

For complete protection, Zinc Sulfate Heptahydrate must be handled with care.
For handing ZnSO4. 7H2O, one must ensure that they are wearing proper equipment.
For its disposal, it needs to be soaked in an inert absorbent first and then disposed of properly.
ZnSO4. 7H2O is classified as hazardous waste and must be handled following the recommended precautionary measures.

Synonyms:
ZINC SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE
7446-20-0
Zincsulfateheptahydrate
zinc;sulfate;heptahydrate
Zinc sulfate (1:1) heptahydrate
UNII-N57JI2K7WP
Zinc sulfate heptahydrate (1:1:7)
Sulfuric acid, zinc salt (1:1), heptahydrate
MFCD00149894
Zinc sulfate (heptahydrate)
N57JI2K7WP
Salt of Vitriol
zinc(II) sulfate heptahydrate
Zinc sulfate [JAN]
Sulfato de zinc
Zinc vitriol (heptahydrate)
White vitriol (heptahydrate)
CCRIS 5563
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate
O4SZn.7H2O
Ophthazinc T (TN)
ZnSO4.7H2O
Zinc sulfate hydrate
zinc(2+) sulfate heptahydrate
DTXSID0040175
CHEBI:32312
Zinc sulfate hydrate (1:1:7)
zinc(2+) sulfate--water (1/7)
AKOS015907730
I596
FT-0645104
D01081
A838141
Q27114864
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate 7-hydrate
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate
zinc(2+) sulfate heptahydrate
[7446-20-0]
16788-42-4
231-793-3
7446-20-0
7733-02-0
MFCD00149894
Ophthazinc T
SULFURIC ACID, ZINC SALT, HEPTAHYDRATE
UNII:N57JI2K7WP
UNII-N57JI2K7WP
VasoClear A
Verazinc
White vitriol
White vitriol (heptahydrate)
zinc sulfate 7-hydrate
Zinc sulfateZnSO4.7H2Ozinc sulfate (1:1) heptahydratezinc sulfate heptahydrate (1:1:7)
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate hydrate
Zinc vitriol (heptahydrate)
zinc(2+) sulfate heptahydratezinc(2+) sulfate--water (1/7)
zinc;sulfate;heptahydrate
Zincfrin
zincsulfateheptahydrate