Sinkkinitraatti

Sinkkinitraatti is the Finnish name for zinc nitrate. It is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Zn(NO3)2. It exists as a hydrate, most commonly as zinc nitrate hexahydrate, Zn(NO3)2·6H2O. Pure zinc nitrate is a white, crystalline solid. It is highly soluble in water and also soluble in alcohol and acetone.

Zinc nitrate is typically produced by reacting zinc metal, zinc oxide, or zinc carbonate with nitric acid. The resulting solution is then evaporated to obtain the crystalline product. It is an oxidizing agent due to the presence of the nitrate ion.

Industrially, zinc nitrate has several applications. It is used in the textile industry as a mordant in dyeing and printing fabrics. It also finds use in the preparation of other zinc compounds and catalysts. In some contexts, it has been explored for its antimicrobial properties. It is important to handle zinc nitrate with care as it can be irritating to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.

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